Bookmark General NewsIllinoisInsectsU.S. News Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening trees and crops by Ethan Kim September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023 Invasive spotted lanternflies detected in Illinois, posing risks to plants and agriculture. Public urged to report sightings.
Bookmark Dengue feverGeneral NewsHealthHondurasInsects Breeding Specialized Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue: A Shift from Adversaries to Allies by Lucas Garcia September 16, 2023 September 16, 2023 This comprehensive article explores a groundbreaking approach to combating dengue fever in Honduras through the release of genetically modified mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. The initiative, led by the World Mosquito …
Bookmark General NewsInsectsNew York CityU.S. News New York City’s Recent Pests: Smoke From Fires, Now Aphid Swarms by Sophia Chen July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023 Amid wildfire smoke, NYC is now plagued by aphid swarms. While a nuisance, experts assure there’s no health risk and predict their imminent departure.
Bookmark BiologyClimate and environmentGeneral NewsInsectsMoreNorth CarolinaScienceTrending News Researchers are Pioneering Sterilization Techniques to Combat Berry-Destroying Fruit Flies by Michael Nguyen June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023 Research at N.C. State University aims to combat invasive fruit flies by sterilizing them through gene manipulation.
