Insects in culture

USDA Urges Ohio Residents to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.

Key Points: 
  • August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.
  • Thats why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for this invasive pest.
  • Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is how residents can help USDA and its partners eliminate the beetle from the United States, and protect more trees.
  • This invasive pest continues to be found in Ohio, so residents need to be on watch.

USDA Urges South Carolina Residents to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.

Key Points: 
  • August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.
  • Thats why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for this invasive pest.
  • Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is how residents can help USDA and its partners eliminate the beetle from the United States, and protect more trees.
  • This invasive pest continues to be found in South Carolina, so residents need to be on watch.

USDA Urges Massachusetts Residents to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.

Key Points: 
  • August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.
  • Thats why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for this invasive pest.
  • Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is how residents can help USDA and its partners eliminate the beetle from the United States, and protect more trees.
  • Signs of this invasive pest continue to be found in Massachusetts, so residents need to be on watch.

USDA Urges New York Residents to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.

Key Points: 
  • August is the most critical time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks.
  • Thats why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for this invasive pest.
  • Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is how residents can help USDA and its partners eliminate the beetle from the United States, and protect more trees.
  • This invasive pest continues to be found on Long Island in New York, so residents need to be on watch.

Ants and Mosquitoes Top 2020 Pest Challenges, as Consumers Continue to Invest More in Outdoor Pest Control

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021

The survey polled 2,000 American homeowners with an outdoor space to analyze how they've been finding solace during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The survey polled 2,000 American homeowners with an outdoor space to analyze how they've been finding solace during the pandemic.
  • While people spent more time outside, and a greater investment in pest control, consumers across the country still face pest issues in their outdoor living space.
  • In fact, according to survey results, the biggest pest challenges found were ants (49 percent), spotted lanternflies (43 percent), and mosquitoes (42 percent).
  • TruGreen's diverse pest control services which treat most pests, from mosquitoes to ticks provide custom treatment plans to control and manage potentially disease-carrying pests and insects within outdoor living areas.

How to Enjoy the Summer Sun Without Getting Stung

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021

Summer has officially begun and families are heading outdoors in droves to enjoy the warm weather.

Key Points: 
  • Summer has officially begun and families are heading outdoors in droves to enjoy the warm weather.
  • The hot summer sun isnt the only thing you need to protect against, however.
  • The National Pest Management Association ( NPMA ) is reminding Americans to stay vigilant in protecting against stinging insects.
  • Stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room each year, said Cindy Mannes, senior vice president of public affairs for NPMA.

IBI-Ag Completes Funding Round for its New Class of Bioinsecticides

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 21, 2021

IBI-Ag is developing natural, single domain antibody insecticides to increase crop production without harm to farmers, consumers, and the environment.

Key Points: 
  • IBI-Ag is developing natural, single domain antibody insecticides to increase crop production without harm to farmers, consumers, and the environment.
  • The market for bioinsecticides is growing rapidly offering alternative solutions to traditional pesticides enabling integrated pest management schemes.
  • IBI-Ag is developing a new class of bioinsecticides based on naturally-derived proteins with minimal impact on people, plants, and crops.
  • The new bioinsecticides are designed to be stable in diverse environments and varying field conditions.

Maastricht University research finds that mealworm protein is as beneficial as milk protein

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

PARIS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Research by Maastricht University proves for the first time that insect protein is as beneficial as the 'gold standard' milk protein; both have the same performance on digestion, absorption and on the ability to stimulate muscle production.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Research by Maastricht University proves for the first time that insect protein is as beneficial as the 'gold standard' milk protein; both have the same performance on digestion, absorption and on the ability to stimulate muscle production.
  • Protifarm, leading Dutch AgriTech company, part of the world-leading group in natural insect protein, nsect, provided its Buffalo mealworm for this unique scientific research.
  • This research shows that the mealworm also contains all nine essential amino acids and is efficiently digested in the human body.
  • Mealworm protein is the only one available on the market able to combine performance and health, but also naturalness and sustainability.

Maastricht University research finds that mealworm protein is as beneficial as milk protein

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Protifarm, leading Dutch AgriTech company, part of the world-leading group in natural insect protein, nsect, provided its Buffalo mealworm for this unique scientific research.

Key Points: 
  • Protifarm, leading Dutch AgriTech company, part of the world-leading group in natural insect protein, nsect, provided its Buffalo mealworm for this unique scientific research.
  • Milk protein (80% casein, 20% whey) is often seen as the gold standard.
  • This research shows that the mealworm also contains all nine essential amino acids and is efficiently digested in the human body.
  • Mealworm protein is the only one available on the market able to combine performance and health, but also naturalness and sustainability.

Invaio Sciences Raises $88.9 Million to Accelerate the Transition to Biological Agriculture

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

With this financing, Invaio has raised more than $142 million since its founding in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • With this financing, Invaio has raised more than $142 million since its founding in 2018.
  • "This commitment by new and existing investors enables Invaio to accelerate the expansion of our integrated technology platforms that will solve performance and delivery challenges facing the agriculture industry.
  • Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2018, Invaio leverages discoveries from diverse fields including human therapeutics, agriculture, environmental science, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Invaio Sciences is dedicated to developing solutions that are mindful of beneficial insects, bad for pests, and safer for us all.