Hot Competition: Climate Change, Invasive Fly Displace a Native Blueberry Pest
Life cycle traits give the invasive spotted-wing drosophila a competitive edge over the native blueberry maggot fly—and also make it harder for growers to manage. That advantage will only grow as temperatures rise, a new study shows.
U.S. Quinoa Crops Threatened by Little-Known Fly Pest
Quinoa's emergence as an attractive, climate-resilient crop in the U.S. has been met with a fresh challenge from a stem-boring fly species, Amauromyza karli, previously known in Canada. While research is scant on this new pest, a new profile in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management outlines what we know—and what we need to find out—about reducing its impact on quinoa.
Indigenous Science Takes Center Stage Monday at 2022 Joint Annual Meeting
Entomologists were challenged to expand their thinking about what science is and ought to be in Monday's Plenary Session at the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting of ESA, ESC, and ESBC.
Snow-Covered Tires Help Invasive Mosquitoes Survive Cold Winters
Abandoned car tires are known for providing attractive egg-laying sites for mosquitoes, but new research shows that tires—especially when covered in snow—also insulate mosquito eggs from harsh winter temperatures.