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John Tooker, an assistant professor of entomology at Penn State University, is part of a team that created an online tool that maps the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The tool can be found at http://stinkbug-info....
John Abbott, an entomologist at the University of Texas at Austin, is the author of a new book. Damselflies of Texas covers the 77 species of damselflies in Texas. Because more than half of the 138 North American...
    May Berenbaum with Rob WiedenmannMay Berenbaum, University of Illinois entomology professor and department head, received the 2011 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, an international award...
Gene Kritsky, editor-in-chief of American Entomologist and a professor at Cincinnati's College of Mount St. Joseph, was interviewed by National Public Radio about Brood 19 cicadas, which are set to emerge in states...
Robert Kimsey, a forensic entomologist at the University of California, Davis, has earned the nickname "The Fly Man of Alcatraz," where he conducts research on the nuisance flies that plaque staff and tourists...
Michelle Meck, a research scientst at LABServices in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, was interviewed by KGO Radio in San Francisco about the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The interview featured songs about the BMSB, a sign...
Amy Stewart, a science writer and author of the soon-to-be-released book entitled "Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon's Army and other Diabolical Insects," was interviewed by National Public...
Dr. George Hamilton, professor of entomology and department chair of Rutgers University, hopes for the approval for Dinotefuran use on stink bugs. The brown marmorated stink bug is causing damage to apples, peaches,...
Susan Jones, an entomologist at Ohio State University, told members of the Ohio House of Representatives Health and Aging Committee that there was a "critical need" for federal permission to use propoxur, an...
Ted Snyder, an entomologist at Batzner Pest Management in Wisconsin, was  interviewed by an ABC affiliate regarding the increasing reports of bed bug  sightings in Milwaukee area hospitals. The interview...
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This edition of ESA Science Policy News contains information about a new Guide to Engaging in Science Policy, the U.S. government closing because of Congressional impasse, an action alert to urge elected...
This edition of eNews contains news about ESA leaders meeting with Congressional staff members on Capitol Hill, the grand opening of ESA's new headquarters in Annapolis, MD, a call for volunteers for the...
This edition of eNews contains the winners of the 2013 ESA and Entomological Foundation awards, RCR training at Entomology 2013, a call for articles for Entomology Today, a town hall meeting at Entomology 2013...
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During September, 2013, there were several news reports of multitudes of crickets invading Oklahoma City. Many of these scenes were catured on video, which you can see below.
This video shows a very colorful peacock spider busting some crazy dance moves with techno music in the background. Click here to read more about the spider and for more videos. Watch the video below.  
This is a fascinating documentary about spiders, made by National Geographic. Watch the video below:  
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Annapolis, MD; September 24, 2013 -- A grand opening party for the new ESA headquarters office in Annapolis, MD was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Governing Board members, Branch and Section leaders, ESA staff,...
Annapolis, MD; September 12, 2013 -- The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce the winners of the USDA-AFRI Student Travel Grants. This travel grant award for Entomology 2013 is funded by USDA-...
Annapolis, MD; September 12, 2013 -- The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Monsanto Research Grant Awards and the 2013 Monsanto Student Travel Awards. The research...
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