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Disease-carrying pests cost the world billions.

A new approach to tackling the spotted-wing drosophila involves manipulating the behavior of these insects.

Chimney bees successfully augment declining honeybee pollination.

Electricity makes fire ants release pheromone that attracts natural predators.

An ARS entomologist is utilizing fire ants as biocontrol to help save sugarcane fields from the sugarcane borer.

Venom found in nestmates’ digestive systems could be key ingredient.

ARS researchers use biocontrol methods to manage fire ant populations.

Diversity allows desert bees to thrive in hot arid environments

ARS scientists are studying declining populations of the lady beetle.

ARS researchers are studying how Mormon crickets can be controlled to protect agriculture and natural resources.

Study reveals that invasive pest is attracted to vibration

Specially trained canines may be used to detect citrus greening in orchards.

ARS researchers are helping prevent the spread of citrus pathogens.

Trap controls Asian citrus psyllids in citrus trees growing in residential and commercial landscapes.

One of the most aggressive invasive weeds in the southeastern United States may have met its match.

ARS researchers are working to understand the impact of a changing climate on bee health.

An ARS scientist in the Pacific Northwest has joined the hunt for the infamous Asian giant hornet.

New plant contains twice the amount of artemisinin used to manufacture therapies against malaria.

ARS researchers are working to fight the spread of Lyme disease through the control of deer ticks. 

ARS launches its first-ever Hackathon against the most challenging agricultural issues.

Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.

ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit helped identify mites found in the highlands of Peru.

ARS entomologist is developing microbial pesticides for the effective control of mosquitoes.