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Closeup image of the surface of a yellow sticky trap, on which 13 fungus gnats are stuck. The gnats are all dark in color, with clear long narrow abdomens and smoky translucent wings that are slightly longer than their abdomens. The flies are all laying in various skewed positions, stuck in the adhesive of the trap.

Nuisance Arthropods: Sticky Traps Useful in Accurate Detection in Homes, Study Shows

Arthropods that aren’t of medical or economic concern can often still be a nuisance in homes, but they’re comparatively under-studied. New research on such “nuisance arthropods” in homes shows the utility of sticky traps in detection—and stark differences in what residents might report observing versus the arthropods that are actually there.

Entomology Today July 7, 2023 2 Comments

In Search for Effective Cockroach Lures, Apple and Blueberry Come Out on Top

Monitoring for cockroach infestations in homes and buildings is hindered by a lack of effective and practical attractants, but researchers at Rutgers University say a mix of extracts from apple and blueberry has proven highly effective in lab and field settings and could lead to more successful cockroach integrated pest management programs.