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Cirque du Soleil OVO

Insects Take Center Stage at Cirque du Soleil OVO

Entomologist Ryan Gott reviews the Cirque du Soleil show "OVO," calling it a must-see for entomologists and insect enthusiasts. By his count, no fewer than nine insect orders were represented by performers in the show.

agriculture training

Whatever Happened to People in Integrated Pest Management?

As integrated pest management continues to grow and evolve, one practitioner urges us not to forget the people side of IPM. However well-crafted an IPM plan may be, it can only be effective when the various individuals asked to carry it out are fully committed.

Paederus fuscipes rove beetle and Skeeter drone model

The Sting of Defeat: A Brief History of Insects in Warfare

In the course of history, entomology has at times intersected with humanity's militaristic motives. From deploying harmful insects against enemies to modeling technological advances on insect biomechanics, explore some of the ways insects have been used in human warfare.