Some Bed Bugs Are Better Climbers Than Others
Not all bed bugs are created equal, and some of the leading bed bug traps used by pest management professionals are ineffective against species with better climbing abilities than others. […]
Et Tu, Fruite? Attracticidal Sphere Lures Fruit Flies to Their Demise
It looks like a fruit, but it’s definitely not as healthy. It’s the attracticidal sphere, and a new study shows it to be a promising tool for managing the invasive […]
Water-Resistant Bait Could Deliver Much-Needed Improvement in Pest Ant Control
The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) and the little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) are just two species of invasive ants that have thrived since their introduction to the U.S. […]
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle or Oriental Flower Beetle? New Genetic Test Gives Faster Answer
Just more than three years ago, the coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) arrived in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. The invasive species is native to Southeast Asia and has […]