Lanham, MD; January 6, 2012 -- An article in the forthcoming issue of the Journal of Integrated Pest Management (JIPM) refutes claims by Greenpeace Germany that the western bean cutworm (WBC), Striacosta albicosta (Smith), is "a new plant pest" that was "caused by genetically engineered corn." The Greenpeace Germany report, which was written by author Christoph Then of Testbiotech, offers a "surprisingly simplistic conclusion&

Lanham, MD; January 4, 2012 -- Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States, with the majority of cases occurring in the Northeast. It has been three decades since the agent of the disease, the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, and the ticks that vector it were identified. However, the number of Lyme disease cases have steadily increased.

Scientific abstract submission site now open for ESA's 60th Annual Meeting

2012-AM-Logo.jpg Lanham, MD; December 21, 2011 -- The Entomological Society of America (ESA) invites scientists to submit Program Symposia for Entomology 2012, ESA's 60th Annual Meeting, which will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, November 11-14, 2012 .

Click here to submit Program Symposia.

Lanham, MD; December 16, 2011 -- In the world of insects, high risk of attack has led to the development of camouflage as a means for survival, especially in the larval stage. One caterpillar may look like a stick, while another disguises itself as bird droppings. Though crypsis may have its advantages, University of Florida researchers uncovered some of the most extensive evidence of caterpillars using another strategy previously best-known in adult butterflies: mimicry.

Lanham, MD; November 30, 2011 -- A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows that radiation can be used to effectively sterilize the light brown apple moth (LBAM), an insect pest found in Australia, New Zealand, California, Hawaii, Sweden, and the British Isles. The light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker), feeds on apples, pears, stonefruits, citrus, grapes, berries and many other plants. A native of Australia, it has been found in California since 2007.

Lanham, MD; October 19, 2011 -- More than 1,200 individuals, companies, organizations, educational and research institutions, and other stakeholders have joined together to stress the vital importance of robust research funding for food and agriculture. This initiative represents one of the largest and most diverse efforts to speak up in support of science for food and agriculture.

The Entomological Society of America invites journalists from accredited news organizations and public information officers to register for a complimentary press pass

A new, open-access article in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management examines the Pecan Pest Information Platform for Extension and education (PIPE), a program that provides a new informatics resource that targets 5,000 pecan stakeholders located primarily in the southern tier of the United States.

A new, open-access article in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management provides a review of cereal leaf beetle biology, past and present management practices, and current research being conducted.

Lanham, MD: October 14, 2011 -- The ESA 2012 World of Insects wall calendar is now available for purchase. More than 500 photos from 98 photographers were submitted for the calendar by insect photographers from around the world. 

All registrants at the 2011 ESA Annual Meeting are entitled to one free copy with their registration.

The ESA 2012 World of Insects wall calendar is available on a first-come, first-served basis.