A new pest has emerged in the U.S. in recent years: the Oak Leaf Gall Mite, Pyemotes herfsi, also known as an "oak mite" or "itch mite." The mite's life cycle and wind-driven dispersal make this arachnid and its painful bites an almost inescapable nuisance. Where Did the Oak … [Read more...]
Can Sterilized Mosquitoes Stop the Spread of Zika?
This question about stopping the spread of the Zika Virus is behind the experimental release of millions of infertile male mosquitoes in Fresno, California this summer. Called "DeBug Fresno," this field study is testing the use of sterilized male mosquitoes as a way to control … [Read more...]
How Aquatic Insects Ensure Clean Water
Aquatic Insects At work: We depend on clean water for drinking, bathing, and recreation. Biologists look to aquatic insects for help in monitoring the water quality of streams, rivers, and lakes. Chief among these insects are mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies, the "EPT … [Read more...]
Plants That Attract Good Insects
How to Plant to Attract the Right Kind of Insects & Bugs There are several gardening strategies that can help you attract beneficial insects like pollinators, predators, and parasites that will keep your garden healthy. Here are a few. Landscape With Native Trees, … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Ants
Pests: Household Ants Few insects aggravate us as much as ants. They are social, and exploit our forgetfulness to put away food leftovers in a timely fashion. New queens and males, both winged, erupt from nests in swarms. Here is a guide to some common ants. Carpenter … [Read more...]
Best Bug Control Methods for the Home
Keeping the Bugs at Bay Around the Home: The best strategies for keeping bugs at bay around your home involve prevention rather than using toxic treatments. There are many sprays and products on the market that kill bugs around the home, but these also leave you, your … [Read more...]
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