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Invasive ants spread by hitchhiking on everyday vehicles , articleScotty Yang, assistant professor in the department of entomology, details in a recent publication how ants might spread to new locations by stowing away on everyday vehicles. Previously, this was thought to occur mostly on agricultural equipment.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researcher discovers new millipede species in the Los Angeles metropolis , articleVirginia Tech entomologist Paul Marek describes new subterranean millipede, Illacme socal, living in the soil in two Los Angeles parks.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech team awarded NSF grant to assess how salt in freshwater streams impacts aquatic ecosystems , articleThe Appalachian region is home to extremely high biodiversity, making it urgent need to understand how increased freshwater salinization affects these environments.
Date: Oct 17, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech earns Bee Campus USA certification for its work with pollinators and vision for conservation , articleThe designation further cements the university’s Climate Action Commitment to create a green and sustainable campus.
Date: Jun 17, 2022 -
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First-ever true millipede with 1,306 legs described by Virginia Tech entomologist , article“Millipede” has forever been a misnomer because the creatures never had 1,000 legs — until one was found deep in the Australian desert.
Date: Feb 27, 2022 -
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Michael Weaver receives Entomological Society of America’s Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension , articleWeaver, emeritus professor from the Entomology Department, received the award in November.
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Here they come again, make way for Brood X , articlePeriodical Brood X cicadas will cover large parts of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The scale of these emergence events is astounding, with as many as 1.5 million cicadas emerging per acre.
Date: May 21, 2021 -
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STOP the Spotted Lanternfly , articleSpotted lanternflies represent a threat to Virginia agriculture, specifically the grape industry, and can potentially affect trees that grow in the state.
Date: Aug 11, 2022 -
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How to create a delectable garden for pollinators , articleConcern for pollinators including various types of bees, butterflies, and even beetles, has inspired gardeners all over the world to grow food for these critical creatures.
Date: Mar 27, 2024
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