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Science and Serendipity Defeat Invasion of the Air Potato
insectsOne of the most aggressive invasive weeds in the southeastern United States may have met its match.
Jun 29, 2020 -
Bolstering Bees in a Changing Climate
insectsARS researchers are working to understand the impact of a changing climate on bee health.
Jun 22, 2020 -
ARS Takes On the Asian Giant Hornet
insectsAn ARS scientist in the Pacific Northwest has joined the hunt for the infamous Asian giant hornet.
Jun 08, 2020 -
Plant Packs More Punch Against Malaria
insectsNew plant contains twice the amount of artemisinin used to manufacture therapies against malaria.
Jun 01, 2020 -
USDA-ARS Studies Deer Tick Control to Fight Lyme Disease
insectsARS researchers are working to fight the spread of Lyme disease through the control of deer ticks.
May 26, 2020 -
ARS Takes on Disruptive Pests in Hackathon
insectsARS launches its first-ever Hackathon against the most challenging agricultural issues.
May 18, 2020 -
Which Milkweeds Do Monarch Butterflies Prefer?
insectsFemale monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.
Mar 16, 2020 -
Working Across Borders to Fight ‘Mite’-y Big Problems
insectsARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit helped identify mites found in the highlands of Peru.
Feb 24, 2020 -
Biological "Green" Alternatives to Chemical Pesticides
insectsARS entomologist is developing microbial pesticides for the effective control of mosquitoes.
Feb 11, 2020 -
ARS Featured Photo - Honey Bee
insectsCute as Can Bee! Learn more ARS honey bee research.
Nov 05, 2019 -
Planting for Pollinators
plants insectsThe ARS Bee Research Lab maintains a Pollinator Garden as an educational tool.
Oct 15, 2019 -
Cedar’s Hidden Potential
insectsARS research finds cedarwood oil has potential as a natural pest-control agent and wood treatment.
Oct 10, 2019 -
Natural Enemies Close In on Fire Ants
insectsHunting for natural enemies of the red imported fire ant is paying off.
Sep 09, 2019 -
How Do You Confuse a Sharpshooter?
insects plantsBy tapping into the vibrational signals they use as mating calls.
Aug 19, 2019 -
ARS Research in Your July 4th Celebration
food safety plants insectsARS scientists play an essential role in bringing products to your grocery store shelves.
Jul 01, 2019 -
USDA Researchers Help Honeybees Keep Pollinating Our Food Crops
insectsScientists with the USDA are studying ways to keep honeybees stress-free and healthy.
Jun 17, 2019 -
Cuphea Oil Chemical Repels Pests
plants insectsThe seeds of a purple-flowered annual known as cuphea could be the source of another insect repellent.
May 28, 2019 -
Honeysuckle’s Sweet Scent Not So Kind to Mosquitoes
insectsIn ARS laboratory studies essential oils in Italian honeysuckle killed 100 percent of mosquito larvae.
May 20, 2019 -
Stink Bugs Face Natural Enemies
insectsAn ARS entomologist is focused on finding natural ways to control stink bugs.
Apr 08, 2019 -
Controlling Emerald Ash Borer
insectsThe emerald ash borer is destroying ash trees, which are used to make baseball bats. (Photo: Getty Images)
Apr 01, 2019 -
Bee-Blood Sucker? Maybe Not …
insectsThere’s surprising news about a pest that’s the main culprit in global honey bee colony losses.
Feb 19, 2019 -
Spotted Lanternfly Lands in U.S.
insectsThe spotted lanternfly, first sighted in Pennsylvania, is an invasive pest to the United States.
Feb 11, 2019
