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Billions of cicadas are coming as two rare broods emerge, but not for everyone says expert , articleFor the first time in more than 200 years, billions of cicadas - two different broods - will emerge from the ground at the same time. These two different broods have not been seen together since the 1800s. But, as Virginia Tech entomologist Doug Pfeiffer explained not everyone will see this once in a lifetime spectacle.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Experts available: Last-minute tax tips, solar eclipse, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the solar eclipse, tax tips, cicadas, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Get ready to stomp: Spotted lanternflies are about to reappear , articleVirginia Tech entomologist Eric Day has a few reminders on how you can do your part to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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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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Graduate students commit to research despite early challenges , articleStudents in the first cohort of the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program are preparing to graduate.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers create air samplers that could help develop pest management practices for agriculture , articleFaculty and students from two departments team up to find innovative ways to track the spongy moth and pave the way to develop pest management practices.
Date: Dec 11, 2023 -
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Experts available: 2023 elections, daylight saving driver fatigue, Halloween, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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Gift takes Bert Dodson Sr. Urban Entomology Enrichment Fund to $1 million milestone , articleThe Dodson Fund has a particular focus on research results for today while keeping an eye on what is needed for tomorrow. The fund empowers entomology faculty with a continuing source of support for a variety of projects.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleThe college announced its 2023 award winners at the 28th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Stink bugs: The good, the bad, and how to get rid of them , articleWith summerlike temperatures on their way out and cooler temperatures moving in, homeowners may start to see more uninvited guests inside, particularly the brown marmorated stink bug. Virginia Tech experts say not only are these bugs a nuisance, they also pose an economic threat to farmers. But, there are some positives to having them around as well.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Video ItemHokie BugFest 2023 , video
The 12th annual free event hosted more than 30 exhibits including Dan Capps Insect Collection, HokieBug Zoo, and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. This year's sponsors are the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences through Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, and the W.B. Alwood Entomological Society.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Do the spotted lanternfly stomp! , articleVirginia Tech students help spread the word about the invasive spotted lanternfly with a fun and informative dance routine.
Date: Oct 05, 2023 -
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Join the 12th annual Hokie BugFest on Oct. 7 , articleThe free, one-day festival celebrates the exciting science of entomology.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
Video ItemStop The Spot , video
Here’s what to do if you see a spotted lanternfly. Help us stop the spot!
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
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In its seventh year, College of Science Dean’s Discovery Fund supports new research efforts , articleThe Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Discovery Fund recently announced research awards to support projects that include the discovery of non-opioid pain killers, wildlife disease, a mobile app for rural parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and bat guano. This year's awarded grants exceed $120,000.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
Video ItemRestoring filter feeders in Potomac River tributaries , video
A team of biologists from different universities are collaborating with state and federal agencies to introduce freshwater mussels into two urban streams in Reston, VA. Both streams flow into the Potomac River and subsequently the Chesapeake Bay. "A lot of times we have too much sediment in urban streams," said Associate Professor Sally Entrekin. "So the freshwater mussels are a lot like oysters, where they filter that sediment."
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Toxic hammerhead worms; expert provides advice for dealing with the invasive species at home , articleHammerhead worms once again are making their way to backyards across the United States. They were most recently spotted in Washington, D.C and Virginia but have been around for some time. While they may look harmless, it’s important to note that they secret toxins that could be dangerous to humans and pets. Theresa Dellinger, an entomologist with the Insect Identification Lab at Virginia Tech provides tips for what to do if you encounter one.
Date: Aug 15, 2023 -
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Expert offers tips for combating the invasive spotted lanternfly , articleIf seen, join the effort and do your part by stomping, treating, and checking for this destructive, invasive insect
Date: Aug 07, 2023 -
Video ItemBuzzing about Hokie BugCamp , video
Hokie BugCamp is an annual camp for ages 6-13 or anyone who just wants to get outside and learn more about nature. Children collect, identify, and learn how to pin their found specimens. As an alternative to insect collecting, campers can participate in an insect scavenger hunt within in the Heritage Park.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
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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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