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New on Entomology Today: Meet Akilah Stewart, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher studying RNA interference for mosquito management, active science communicator, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.

Entomological Society of Queensland August General Meeting Tuesday 13th August Insect Viruses, Challenges in Discovery and Biocontrol Applications: Insights from Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles The control of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros) in the South Pacific by a nudivirus (OrNV) stands as a landmark example of classical biological control. However, recent incursions question the efficacy of OrNV, prompting a deeper exploration of virus discovery, application challenges, and innovative biocontrol solutions. This seminar will also address the complexities of metagenomic surveys, including the difficulties of isolating viral sequences from complex samples and low viral abundance. (details see https://lnkd.in/gN-JiX9d ) https://lnkd.in/gc_yJnbQ

Dear connections, I am seeking expertise on rearing and availability of parasitoid Campolestis chloridae for my research project. Campolestis chloridae, a parasitoid with promising implications for insect pest management, is the focus of our current research project. We are seeking expertise in rearing this species to further our investigations. We are looking for its nucleus culture if available anywhere in India or Abroad or its incidence so that we can get field collected larvae or cocoons to initiate its Culturing. Our laboratory is equipped with standard insect rearing facilities. However, we are encountering challenges specific to Campolestis chloridae and would appreciate insights from researchers with direct experience. Contributing to this research project offers the opportunity to advance our understanding of parasitoid biology and its applications in pest management. Collaboration could lead to joint publications and further opportunities for research in this field. Suggestions are invited to reach out directly via Email Id: [email protected] #Entomology #Insects #Rearing #Insectbiology #Parasitoid #Campolestischloridae #Ichneumonidae #Larvalparasitoid #Insecthost #Helicoverpaarmigera #Lepidoptera #Tritrophicinteraction #IPM #Climatechange

Published by Memorias Journal, a new study disclosure the specimens of triatomines collected by entomological surveillance in State of Paraná, South Brazil, between the years 2012 to 2021 and compared with a study in the same area in previous years (2007 to 2013) to assess the persistence of the risk of disease transmission. Ecological Niche Models based on climate and landscape variables with a spatial resolution of 1 km2 were developed to predict habitat suitability for the vectors as a proxy for risk of occurrence. Zonal statistics were used to classify municipalities according to the average risk of occurrence of triatomines. A total of 1,750 specimens of triatomines were recorded with the overall infection rate for T. cruzi of 22.7%. Six species of triatomines were reported: Panstrongylus megistus (80% of the specimens), Panstrongylus geniculatus (14%), Triatoma sordida (3%), Rhodnius neglectus (2%), Rhodnius cis-prolixus group (1%) and Panstrongylus tibiamaculatus (< 1%). To know more, access memorias.ioc.fiocruz.br

Submitting and participating (Virtual poster) in 2024 International Branch Virtual Symposium organized by Entomology Society of America. Title: Molecular changes associated with insecticide resistance in Colorado potato beetle: the case of Cyantraniliprole and Thiamethoxame.

For the first time, researchers in Canada have investigated the use of the sterile insect technique for controlling populations of the pepper weevil 💡 Led by Jacob Basso, a researcher at the University of Guelph, AAFC, Harrow Research and Development Centre, attention was turned to the SIT, a genetic control method where large numbers of sterile insects are released into the wild to reduce reproductive success. The team now hopes to apply SIT to control other pests of horticultural crops 🌾 READ MORE on plant protection in our March / April issue 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJtQ84Rz #plantprotection #pestmanagement #entomology #newaginternational

THAT’S ALMOST IT FROM OUR BEES FOR THIS YEAR – BUT THEY’LL BE BACK SOON! It has been another very successful season of honeybee semi-field trials here at APIS, and the team has worked incredibly hard over the summer to deliver for our clients. As in previous years, we have had a nice mix of standard guideline studies and some more unusual bespoke designs that were commissioned to address very specific product performance questions. Unlike our lab studies, where capacity is almost infinitely scalable, our capacity for these big field studies is limited and so we have to allocate them on a strictly first come, first served basis. They are the only studies that we have to ration in this way, so if you are likely to need a honeybee semi-field study in 2025 we would definitely recommend getting in touch sooner rather than later. Perhaps unsurprisingly for a company called APIS, our bee expertise is often the first thing that people think of. It’s certainly a big part of what we do, but it’s very far from being all that we do! So, if you are looking for any of the invertebrate NTA studies – terrestrial or aquatic – or 5-batch analysis, pathogen screening, storage stability, non-target plants, or indeed anything else that requires our entomology or microbiology expertise, then just get in touch. We’d be delighted to help you.

Here to discuss entomology and human Health at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Health annual conference! 

Host-Specific Diversity of Culturable Bacteria in the Gut Systems of Fungus-Growing Termites and Their Potential Functions towards Lignocellulose Bioconversion 📚included in the Special Issue "Breakthrough Technologies for Future Entomology" 👉Access the paper: https://lnkd.in/gc43Hcmt #mdpiinsects #Termites

Insects (ISSN 2075-4450) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on entomology published monthly online by MDPI This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest and Vector Management". All submissions will be subject to peer review. Full submission guidelines can be read at webpage https://lnkd.in/dwvSwPGu Please, also visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.