Bed Bugs Grow Faster in Groups
Researchers have previously observed that certain insects — especially crickets, cockroaches, and grasshoppers — tend to grow faster when they live in groups. However, no research has ever been done […]
Bed Bugs can Survive Freezing Temperatures, but Cold can Still Kill Them
Exposing bed bug-infested clothing or other small items to freezing temperatures may be a viable control option for people at risk of bed bug infestations. However, a new study has […]
Video: Save a Chicken, Feed a Bed Bug
By Richard Levine A few years ago at a meeting of the Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, I met a graduate student from Virginia Tech named Preston […]
A Visit to the UFL Entomology Department During the Science Writers Meeting
By Richard Levine I’m in Gainesville, Florida attending the annual meeting of the National Association of Science Writers, and yesterday got to take a tour of the Entomology Department at […]