New Formula Doubles Performance of Spotted Wing Drosophila Lure
To slightly modify an old adage, you can catch more flies with increased levels of acetoin, acetic acid, and ethanol than with methionol. Specifically, the fly in question is spotted […]
Olive Tree is Second Non-Ash Species Found Vulnerable to Emerald Ash Borer
Last fall, researchers at Wright State University announced they had found that emerald ash borer can develop from larvae to adulthood on a species of olive tree. Today, that study […]
Invasive Species: Entomology’s Role in a Multisector Mission
Managing invasive species is a top-line priority; the ESA-led Grand Challenges initiative has convened entomologists from around the world to collaborate on sustainable solutions to insect problems.
Valentine’s Day Flowers Could Contain Invasive Insects
A local TV station in Texas recently reported from a border inspection station in El Paso, where Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are inspecting imported flowers for invasive insects. […]