Diversity in Career Paths: A Q&A With Five Entomologists
What jobs can we do as entomologists? More than you might think. For students looking ahead at potential career paths, learn from this Q&A with five entomologists working in a wide range of positions, from biotechnology to tourism and more.
Board Game Teaches the Challenges, Uncertainty of IPM
A group of entomologists developed the board game Pest Quest to bring to life the complex agricultural scenarios and decision-making inherent in integrated pest management. Learn how the game was developed and try it yourself through a new article published in the open-access Journal of Integrated Pest Management.
Beware, Boxwoods: Another Pest is On the Horizon
Cydalima perspectalis, sometimes known as the box tree moth, is established in Canada and was recently found in the U.S. Feeding by this moth can devastate boxwood plants, which are commonly planted in landscapes across the country. A new review highlights the life cycle and potential impact of this pest and makes recommendations for scouting and management.
How One Entomologist Became a Detective of ‘Pest Mysteries’
Meet Lorena Lopez, Ph.D., expert in mites and biological control, past president of the Acarological Society of America, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.