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Closeup of a section of a tree trunk in wintertime, with bumpy gray bark, on which several light beige sponge-like masses are visible. Snow and other dormant trees can be seen in the background to the right.

Targeting Egg Masses in Winter Shows Promise for Spongy Moth Management

A new study evaluating pesticide effects on spongy moth egg masses shows the potential value in targeting the invasive pest in its dormant wintertime stage, before hungry larvae emerge.

Entomology Today July 26, 2023 Leave a Comment

Killing It In The Egg: A Termite Bait Story

Termite baits can wipe out a colony in about 90 days, but the colony's eggs are gone by day 30. Why? A new study investigates and fills in a missing piece of the puzzle in understanding how termite colonies collapse when exposed to a chitin synthesis inhibitor.

Which Insecticide Spray Should You Use For Bed Bug Eggs?

There's no one right answer -- it depends on the bed bug strain you have. Bed bugs vary widely in their resistance to insecticides.