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Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Joined December 2010
As New World screwworm has re-emerged in the U.S., entomologists are researching new methods for eradicating it. A study finds the parasitoid wasp Tachinaephagus zealandicus to be a promising candidate for targeting the screwworm via biological control. buff.ly/pMIfcWz
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Entomology 2026 is fast approaching—but there's still time to make your plans to join us in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11. ➡️ Explore the full online program: buff.ly/3sGVchf ➡️ Save with regular registration: buff.ly/4ZH86Uv #EntSoc26
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: October 21, 2026 Goldenrod crab spider Misumena vatia Araneae: Thomisidae Observed in Oregon, USA By Stewart Willason, Oregon, USA #arthropodPOTW
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The ESA Certification Team is excited to exhibit at #PestWorld in Grapevine, Texas! Stop by Booth 931 to meet the team and find out how ESA credentials can take your career in pest management to the next level. Learn more: buff.ly/vV4Sdx5
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Branch out with meetings, awards, and elections opportunities! For ESA members, getting involved in your regional Branch is a great way to make local connections with a lasting impact. Check out several opportunities to connect with peers in your region and grow your career ⬇️
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🦗Branch Awards🦗 The deadline for all ESA Branch awards is December 15. Honors may include recognition on stage at your Branch Meeting, cash prizes or travel stipends, exclusive opportunities to present research, and more: buff.ly/QNKC4CG
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🐞Branch Elections🐞 Make an impact in your region with your unique voice and expertise. The Eastern, North Central, Pacific, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branches are accepting nominations through November 22: buff.ly/550zwgo
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Researchers surveying southern California garden stores discovered the invasive Thrips parvispinus hiding on ornamental plants, showing it may be more widespread than previously reported and highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring to slow its spread. buff.ly/ZjkUbZr
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The ESA Certification Team is at #PestWorld to share the latest about ESA credentials! Thanks to everyone who joined our ACE Review Course to learn about getting certified. Find out how certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities & jobs: buff.ly/vV4Sdx5
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Happening tomorrow, October 20, at 10 a.m. ET! Translate research into clear, engaging, and actionable content for non-technical audiences⤵️ ESA members, join the discussion live: entsoc.org/events/webinars/b…
ESA Webinar | Tuesday, October 20: Learn how to translate research into clear, engaging, and actionable content for non-technical audiences. buff.ly/IowDjbM
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Entomological Society of America retweeted
A @universityofky study in Scientific Reports found that essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control. Learn more about the results: bit.ly/4dExnnI
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Shape the program at your ESA Branch Meeting! ️➡️Southwestern & Eastern Branches: Session proposals due TODAY, October 16 ➡️Pacific & Southeastern Branches: Session proposals due October 30 ➡️North Central & International Branches: Submissions open soon entsoc.org/events
Shape the program at your 2027 ESA Branch Meeting: Session proposals are open for the Eastern, Southeastern, Pacific, and Southwestern Branches. Don't wait, deadlines are approaching! Learn more and make your plans to participate: buff.ly/FK552Ne
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Several ornamental plants commonly claimed to be mosquito-repellent don't keep mosquitoes away under real-world conditions, a new study shows. Researchers say people should rely on proven contact and spatial repellents for protection. buff.ly/6kJfANY
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: October 14, 2026 Dragonfly Tramea carolina Odonata: Libellulidae Observed in Georgia, USA By Shivakumar Veerlapati, Georgia, USA #arthropodPOTW
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ESA Webinar | Tuesday, October 20: Learn how to translate research into clear, engaging, and actionable content for non-technical audiences. buff.ly/IowDjbM
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ESA members can register to join the discussion live: buff.ly/APszSCa The webinar recording will be released as a future episode of ESA’s podcast, “Stridulation Station.”
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Shape the program at your 2027 ESA Branch Meeting: Session proposals are open for the Eastern, Southeastern, Pacific, and Southwestern Branches. Don't wait, deadlines are approaching! Learn more and make your plans to participate: buff.ly/FK552Ne
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Submissions for the International and North Central Branches will open soon.
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