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Entomology Today
For Joseph Disi, Ph.D., a typical day as an entomologist at Bayer Crop Science includes constant small experiments for the improvement of insect-rearing workflows, establishing new colonies, and upscaling new insect-rearing processes.

Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2022/08/18/entomologist-rears-insects-research-development-joseph-disi-standout-early-career-professional/ to view the full article online.

NPR
Ever since the spotted lanternfly first appeared in Berks County, Pa., in 2014 (arriving from its home in Asia), this invasive species has been booking it across the United States.

Visit https://www.npr.org/2022/08/18/1118049864/what-a-pest-spotted-lanternflies-are-spreading-in-the-u-s to view the full article online.

CBC
A new study concludes that oil in balsam fir needles is effective in preventing ticks from surviving winter.

Visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dalhousie-study-ticks-lyme-disease-balsam-fir-needles-1.6555304 to view the full article online.

The Washington Examiner
The infestation of rats in Washington, D.C., neighborhoods has community members and government agencies spinning their wheels, but officials at D.C. Health say working together can end the crisis once and for all.

Visit https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dc-complains-as-city-overrun-with-rats to view the full article online.

Global News
If you’ve noticed a lot of mosquitoes buzzing around this summer, you’re far from alone. One entrepreneur from west of Montreal has spent a busy summer installing bat houses.

Visit https://globalnews.ca/news/9070433/bat-houses-mosquito-fighting-tool-west-of-montreal/ to view the full article online.