This post Single Green Female: Did One Praying Mantis Give Rise to an All-Female Species? appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Brunneria borealis is the only praying mantis species that always reproduces asexually. Every individual across its U.S. range is female, and a new study finds little genetic variation among them, pointing to a relatively recent introduction. Researchers posit that a single female mantis that could reproduce without a male may be the origin for the entire population of the species in North America. [Read more] Th ..read more

This post Genetic Analysis Guides Conservation of Endangered Bumble Bee appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. The rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis), one of nine endangered bee species in the U.S., occurs in three genetically distinct clusters in the Midwest and Appalachia, a new study shows. But low levels of genetic diversity between colonies and other underlying genetic factors suggest their populations remain fragile, researchers say. [Read more] The post Genetic Analysis Guides Conservation of Endangered Bumble Bee appeared fi ..read more

This post The Value of Pest Management: A New Model for Measuring Industry’s Economic Impact appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Researchers in Georgia say the professional pest management industry contributed $1.7 billion to the state's economy in 2021, supporting 13,000 jobs. And they say their model could help to measure the value of pest management in other states and at the national level, as well. [Read more] The post The Value of Pest Management: A New Model for Measuring Industry’s Economic Impact appeared first on Entomology To ..read more

This post New Study Refines Trapping Strategy for Invasive Fly in Galápagos appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Larvae of the fly Philornis downsi parasitize young birds and are driving down populations of at least eight species of small native landbirds in the Galápagos. A new study finds key improvements for trapping the flies to better understand their behavior and boost conservation efforts for the birds they target. [Read more] The post New Study Refines Trapping Strategy for Invasive Fly in Galápagos appeared first on Entomology T ..read more

This post Bladderwort: How a Carnivorous Plant Could Be Used in Mosquito Control appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Bladderwort is a rootless, aquatic plant that uses small sacs to ingest and feed on small underwater creatures, including mosquito larvae. A new study in India finds that the bladderwort Utricularia aurea placed in stagnant pools of water could reduce mosquito larvae abundance by more than 70 percent. [Read more] The post Bladderwort: How a Carnivorous Plant Could Be Used in Mosquito Control appeared first on Entomology T ..read more

This post How One Entomologist Works to Combat Invasive Species and Protect Honey Bees on Guam appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Meet Christopher Rosario, state entomologist for the Guam Department of Agriculture, founder of the Guam Beekeepers' Association, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series. [Read more] The post How One Entomologist Works to Combat Invasive Species and Protect Honey Bees on Guam appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more

This post Invasive Tick Has Been Present in New York Longer Than Previously Known, Study Shows appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) has been found in 19 states since its discovery in the U.S. in 2017. However, re-analysis of samples collected near New York City shows the invasive species was present in the state as early as 2014, and its numbers grew rapidly in the following years. [Read more] The post Invasive Tick Has Been Present in New York Longer Than Previously Known, Study Show ..read more

This post Finding Research Funding: A Short Guide for Entomology Students and Recent Grads appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Let's talk money! For students in entomology, learning how to find funding to support your research can be just as daunting as learning your science. Get a head start with this short guide from two recent graduates on funding sources, grantwriting tips, and other programs to advance your research. [Read more] The post Finding Research Funding: A Short Guide for Entomology Students and Recent Grads appeared first ..read more

This post Forest Edge, Stone Walls Pinpointed as Backyard Hot Spots for Blacklegged Ticks appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. In residential backyards, blacklegged ticks are most likely found in the border zone where yard meets forest and among stone walls, according to a study in Connecticut. Woodpiles, birdfeeders, and even unmown grass, however, were shown to be less likely to harbor ticks. Researchers say the findings could better target tick-management efforts. [Read more] The post Forest Edge, Stone Walls Pinpointed as Backyard Ho ..read more

This post Quarantines Remain Key Part of Emerald Ash Borer Control, Study Finds appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. A new study using a pest dispersal model shows that optimal management strategies to protect urban ash trees in the U.S. from emerald ash borer include both quarantines and biological control—with greatest effectiveness reached when quarantines represent the majority of management resources. [Read more] The post Quarantines Remain Key Part of Emerald Ash Borer Control, Study Finds appeared first on Entomology Today ..read more