


Odorant Receptor Gene in Codling Moth Also Affects Egg Production
A funny thing happened on the way to testing the CpomOR1 odorant receptor. Researchers at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service conducted an experiment on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using the CRISPR/Cas9 […]

Line Trapping: A Promising Method for More Accurate Pest Monitoring
It’s easy to think of a pheromone trap as a lure, putting out a scent and waiting for insects to come rolling in. But insects aren’t sharks; they don’t sense […]

Why Stink Bug Pheromone Traps Perform Poorly During Winter Invasions
Score one for the brown marmorated stink bug, again. Since the pernicious pest arrived in the United States nearly 20 years ago, it has proven difficult to fend off, attacking […]

Adding Pheromones to Baits Helps Control Invasive Argentine Ants
By Josh Lancette Argentine ants have been marching across the United States for the past few decades, despite the best pest control efforts. However, the authors of a new study […]