The University of Texas at Austin invasive species research program is attempting to control invasive fire ant populations in Texas with South American phorid flies. PBS showcased this process in its “SuperNature – Wild Flyers” documentary this summer, made with help from the university. Phorid flies and fire ants are native to South America, where […]
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Study: Jumping spiders have long-distance hearing
The saying goes, “to be a fly on the wall,” although flies don’t have ears. Jumping spiders don’t either, but...
New ant species found in frog’s stomach
Scientists discovered a new ant species while flushing the stomach of a frog in Ecuador, reports National Geographic. The new...
Polyguard Products: TERM Particle Barrier
Classified by federal regulators as a “device,” the TERM particle termite barrier is a 100 percent sustainable system that provides...
Purdue entomologist and team receive USDA grant for neonic research
Congratulations to Ian Kaplan and his Purdue University team for receiving a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of...
‘Spidey’ gene might unlock mystery of waxy insects
An international team of scientists, led by University of Hawaii at Mānoa researcher Dr. Joanne Yew, has identified a gene...
Microsoft deploys drones to fight Zika
One of the latest techniques to help stop the spread of the Zika virus, Microsoft’s new Project Premonition is using...
Do moon phases affect nocturnal pest activity?
One New Zealand researcher is studying the phases of the moon and its effect on nocturnal pests such as possums...
Study: Bed bugs seek shed skin scent
Researchers at the University of California-Riverside have discovered the shed skins of bed bugs retain the “obnoxious sweetness” smell often...
Study examines mosquito mentions on Twitter by city
A new study released by Terminix shows that New Yorkers are leading the nation’s Twitter campaign against mosquitoes. The study,...
Study: Adult bed bugs exhibit color preferences
According to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology, researchers from the University of Florida and Union...
Rockwell Labs: EcoVia CA
NOW AVAILABLE! EcoVia CA contact aerosol is a new research-based botanical insecticide that delivers quick knockdown, repellency, and residual kill...
Truly Nolen becomes franchise Hall of Famer
Tucson-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has been inducted into Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame, for making the publication’s “Best...
New BedBug TV episodes released
BedBug Central’s technical director and host of BedBug TV, Jeff White, released four new BedBug TV episodes on recent bed...
Tick Symposium set for May
Ticks that transmit Lyme disease and other pathogens are spreading geographically, with a 44.7 percent increase in the number of...
Bell Laboratories’ Video Offers Overview
Bell Laboratories created a video that gives viewers a glimpse of its day-to-day operations. It highlights its research, development and manufacturing...