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7 Trends in Entomology to Watch in 2025
Entomology had quite the year in 2024. New York City declared all-out war against the spotted lanternfly, rallying citizens to stomp them on sight. Australia introduced a fire ant prevention program that’s in “absolute shambles.” And for the first time since 1803, 13-year and 17-year periodical cicadas emerged simultaneously from underground. If 2024 is any…
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Challenges in Urban Pest Management
Picture this: You’ve been craving those mouthwatering appetizers at your favorite weekend spot all afternoon. You finally arrive, eager to dig in, only to find the restaurant’s closed. Odd, right? It was open just last week. Upon closer inspection, you spot a notice slapped on the door—a failed health inspection. The culprit? A significant pest…
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So You Want To Be a Forensic Entomologist
Whether you’re captivated by true crime documentaries or a devoted fan of the long-running series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” you’ve likely glimpsed the gritty realities of crime scenes: the blood, the yellow tape … and the maggots feasting on the recently deceased. If you’re passionate about insects and the intricacies of criminal investigations, why not…
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Are Vector-Borne Diseases on the Rise?
If you find yourself adding an extra layer of bug spray before your evening walks or instinctively swatting at every passing mosquito, your heightened vigilance is justified. Cases of vector-borne diseases have surged in recent years. There were over one million cases between 2001 and 2023 in the United States alone—and that number only includes…
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Boss Ladies: Fascinating Female-Led Insect Societies
Who runs the world? According to Beyoncé, it’s girls — and in the insect world, that’s certainly true! In many insect species, females are strong, confident and unmistakably in charge, from industrious honey bee queens to formidable praying mantises. Let’s dive into what makes so many female insects such powerhouses and the driving forces of…
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Celebrating Women in Entomology
Entomology, the study of insects, has long been associated with notable figures such as Sir Vincent Wigglesworth and William Kirby. While men have historically dominated the field and currently hold around 66% of entomology-related careers, the contributions of women in entomology deserve equal recognition. Women have made pivotal advances in understanding insect behavior, ecology and…
