Scientists have identified the shore fly (Scatella tenuicosta) as the flying insect that has been infesting Marco Island, Florida, beaches over the last few weeks. The flies were originally suspected to be black flies (Simulium spp.), but Chadd Chustz, Marco Island’s environmental specialist, confirmed the pests were shore flies by sending photos of the insects to entomologists throughout […]
Joelle Harms
Crypt-keeper parasitic wasp species discovered
Scientists have discovered a new parasitic wasp species native to the southeastern U.S.: the crypt-keeper wasp (Euderus set). The wasp...
Students lobby for Indiana to name official state insect
A second grade class in West Lafayette, Indiana, is petitioning for the state to name the Say’s firefly (Pyractomena angulata) its official...
Study: Global bird species estimate doubled
New research led by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) suggests there are about 18,000 bird species in the world, nearly...
Rentokil adopts Qlik Sense analytics platform
Rentokil Initial is using the Qlik Sense analytics platform to gain better insights from its product and global company operations...
Caption This: Political problems
You know you have a funny quip for this Leo Michael panel. Why not share it with the industry? Send...
UK PMP catches 19-in. rat
Terry Walker, managing director of TP Pest Control Services in the U.K., caught a 19-in. rat on the job with...
Video: Town and Country tech assists choking man
Town and Country Pest Solutions Inc. technician and past “Ninja Warrior” contestant Pavel Fesyuk helped save a man’s life Jan....
Quick red imported fire ant test developed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed a new test kit that can quickly detect red imported fire ants. The...
Video: Tiger beetle featured on Wired’s ‘Absurd Creatures’
The tiger beetle was featured on Wired‘s “Absurd Creature of the Week” thanks to its ferocious tendencies. The tiger beetle...
Cockroach breeder featured on TLC’s ‘My Kid’s Obsession’
Ten-year-old Shelby Counterman and her 7,000 cockroaches were featured on TLC’s “My Kid’s Obsession” TV special that aired on Dec....
Bee infestation: Homeowner moves out, Gotcha steps in
An 84-year-old Houston man says he was forced out of his home about three months ago due to a bee...
Swiss supermarket to sell insect-based food
Swiss wholesale supermarket giant Coop will begin selling products containing insects, such as burgers and meatballs, as early as spring...
New invention prevents pests from entering gable vents
A home remodeler from Rougemont, N.C., invented the patent-pending Bandit Barrier, a “pest exclusion device” installed onto gable vents. In...
ESA 2017 World of Insects calendar now available
Still have a pest management professional (PMP), entomologist or insect-lover on your holiday shopping list? The Entomological Society of America...
Cockroaches inspire robot developments
The science behind and survivability of the cockroach makes it one of the top-managed pests, but that is exactly what...