This post An Entomologist’s Adventure in the Web of Plant-Virus-Insect Interactions appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Meet Jinlong Han, Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate at Colorado State University studying the interactions of plants, insect vectors, and the viruses they transmit. Han is subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series. [Read more] The post An Entomologist’s Adventure in the Web of Plant-Virus-Insect Interactions appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post Growing Entomology’s Reach: Meet ESA’s 2023 Science Communication Awardees appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. A train-the-trainer approach paired with engaging resources on pollinators and a Spanish-language online extension publication have been honored this year by the Entomological Society of America for excellence in science communication. The post Growing Entomology’s Reach: Meet ESA’s 2023 Science Communication Awardees appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post An Essential U.S. Pesticide Database is Disappearing appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Responsible use of pesticides depends in part on understanding where and when they're used and their impacts on the environment. However, a key source of information on pesticide usage is being scaled back, which could leave scientists and the public in the dark. The post An Essential U.S. Pesticide Database is Disappearing appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post A Fruitful Discussion: Field Tour Gathers Insect Biocontrol Community appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. The ESA Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section field tour series returned in May 2022, convening experts and practitioners from research, industry, and government focused on insect biological control, with in-person demonstrations and discussions featuring the Washington state tree fruit industry. The post A Fruitful Discussion: Field Tour Gathers Insect Biocontrol Community appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post Tick Blitz: How Community Science is Helping New York State Monitor Ticks appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. With a little bit of training, 59 citizen scientists in New York collected more than 3,700 ticks across 15 counties in a two-week period in the summer of 2021, greatly expanding the reach of professional tick researchers at the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases. The "New York State Tick Blitz" is now an annual project and a model that tick-surveillance programs elsewhere can follow. The ..read more

This post An Entomologist’s Guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Entomologist Emily Sandall, Ph.D., reports her perspectives from attending the most recent meeting of the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It's a critical international effort to preserve Earth's biodiversity, but insects at times take a backseat to other fauna in the negotiations. The post An Entomologist’s Guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post Insect Science Interpreted: Meet the Honorees of ESA’s 2022 Science Communication Award appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. A university's massive open online course on entomology and one researcher's dedication to sharing insect science in her native language earned honors in the Entomological Society of America's second annual award recognizing excellence in science communication. The post Insect Science Interpreted: Meet the Honorees of ESA’s 2022 Science Communication Award appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post Catch a Glimpse of Caterpillars During National Moth Week appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. The 11th annual National Moth Week begins July 23, with a theme this year highlighting the small but mighty caterpillar. Take a moment to learn more about the larvae of Lepidoptera and their fascinating forms, habitats, and behaviors. The post Catch a Glimpse of Caterpillars During National Moth Week appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post U.S. Policy Leaves Country Vulnerable to Arthropod-Borne Diseases appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. A new study highlights problems with current government policy for managing vector-borne disease and the insects and arthropods that carry them and offers several recommendations for improvement. The post U.S. Policy Leaves Country Vulnerable to Arthropod-Borne Diseases appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post The Unique Challenges of Responding to Desert Locust Outbreaks appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. The recent plague of desert locusts in Africa and the Middle East cost $1.3 billion in damage in 23 countries. A report from Pakistan describes the difficult logistical and social hurdles to adequately managing this fast-moving entomological threat. The post The Unique Challenges of Responding to Desert Locust Outbreaks appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more