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Researchers convert female mosquitoes to nonbiting males with implications for mosquito control , articleVirginia Tech researchers have proven that a single gene can convert female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into fertile male mosquitoes and identified a gene needed for male mosquito flight.
Date: Jul 14, 2020 -
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Doctoral student awarded Fulbright to study diseases in migratory birds , articleKrisangel Lopez, a first-year Ph.D. student in Jonathan Auguste’s lab at Virginia Tech, received the fellowship to research how migratory birds can transmit diseases and which pathogens they may carry.
Date: Jul 13, 2020 -
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What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back , articleThe 17-year cicada, or periodical cicada emergence, is a fascinating phenomenon that will cause a lot of noise in the Southwest Virginia region. The emergence of cicada brood IX this year will be a warm up for the larger emergence of brood X next year, which will cover many more states and areas.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Asian giant hornet not expected to be in Virginia for the foreseeable future , articleWhile there have been a couple of sightings of Vespa mandarinia — commonly called the Asian giant hornet — in North America, there have not been any sightings in Virginia or on the East Coast.
Date: May 12, 2020 -
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3D imaging expands access to rare insect collection , articleThe digital collection will include the digitized physical picture or 3D model of the insect and metadata including measurements, chemical compositions, ancient DNA information, and other biological or geographical information.
Date: Apr 23, 2020 -
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Entomologist’s tips for installing and maintaining native bee 'houses' , articleBee boxes, often called bee “houses” or “hotels,” offer an opportunity to learn about Virginia’s solitary bees while helping pollinators. However, if constructed improperly or neglected after installation, these habitats can actually be harmful to solitary bees.
Date: Apr 01, 2020 -
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Bye-bye mayfly: Can the burrowing mayfly’s decline serve as a warning system for the health of our environment? , articleMayflies have been disappearing at alarming rates throughout the United States, and through use of radar technology the rate of decline of these insects can now be determined. Losing these mayflies can have a distinct negative impact on our environment, and Sally Entrekin is working to find out why they are dying off.
Date: Feb 06, 2020 -
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Hokie BugFest strives to make science more accessible for individuals with special needs , articleTo engage the whole community in science, Hokie BugFest makes it a priority to accommodate children with autism and other special needs.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Second CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort grows agricultural partnerships in Kenya and Rwanda , articleGlobal Opportunity Initiative is a faculty development program the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Programs office launched last year with the goal of helping early-career faculty to address complex research challenges, refine their research pitch and build collaborative relationships with organizations active in global agricultural engagement.
Date: Nov 19, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech entomology expert available to discuss stink bug infestations throughout the Mid-Atlantic , articleEvery year throughout Virginia and much of the Mid-Atlantic region, brown marmorated stink bugs are a nuisance to homeowners and a potential economic threat to farmers.
Date: Oct 28, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech entomology expert is available to discuss the dragonfly migrations that some say are appearing on weather radars , article“These dragonflies emerge from the water from July through October with peak numbers in September, and begin migrating south. Based on the public observations, there appears to be a lot more dragonflies this year than in previous years.”
Date: Oct 22, 2019 -
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Ninth annual Hokie BugFest has something for everyone , articleBug-out with the whole family at the ninth annual Hokie BugFest on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Date: Sep 20, 2019 -
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Daniel Frank named Outstanding Recent Graduate Alumnus by Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , articleDaniel Frank, a 2009 doctoral graduate of entomology was named the Outstanding Recent Graduate Alumnus of Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Aug 07, 2019 -
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Chromosome structure inspires intricate works of art , articleVirginia Tech professors of entomology, computer science, and art are uncovering scientific solutions using an innovative mix of computational modeling and artistic vision.
Date: Jul 31, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech mosquito research provides hope for malaria control , articleIgor Sharakhov, a professor in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is studying how malaria can be controlled by reducing the reproduction of mosquitoes.
Date: Jul 11, 2019 -
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Dini Miller to be inducted into Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame , articleDuring her two decades at Virginia Tech, Miller has focused on tackling new and difficult problems facing urban pest management. Her research has centered on a wide variety of urban pests, including German cockroaches, subterranean termites, fire ants, and bed bugs.
Date: Jul 08, 2019 -
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Six students receive Sigma Xi Awards for 2019 , articleSix students — two undergraduates and four doctoral students — received grants from this endowment. They were honored at the annual Sigma Xi induction ceremony on April 25.
Date: Jul 02, 2019