The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has issued a statement about the dangers of invasive species and the potential threats they pose to U.S. national interests by undermining food security, trade agreements, forest ...
Ecology
Apr 28, 2016
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The Oriental fruit fly, which all but shut down south Florida's $1.6 billion agricultural industry when it was discovered in the state last year, has been "successfully eradicated," authorities said Wednesday.
Ecology
Feb 17, 2016
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A genetic study on the courtship behavior of mutant fruit flies may illuminate human sexual orientation.
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2016
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Victoria Barnes was about to harvest her early season avocados when the Oriental fruit fly reared its tiny head and all but shut down south Florida's $1.6 billion agriculture industry.
Ecology
Oct 20, 2015
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A global research effort has finally resolved a major biosecurity issue: four of the world's most destructive agricultural pests are actually one and the same.
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2014
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