[music] I work on invasive insect species that arrive in Ontario and are causing economic problems in agricultural crops. The types of questions that we look at range from basic biology, to understand more about these insects, through to developing…
Tag: pest
Discovery of Asian Longhorned Beetle in Worcester
I was the person that first confirmed the presence of Asian Longhorned Beetle in Worcester we went and did a walking survey of the neighborhood around the house where we first found the beetle and a lot of the trees…
Asian Longhorned Beetle Host Removal from Dodge Park
the nature of this project was to give back to the neighborhood something that they lost the park itself had to have a full host removal done on it in 2011 the Asian longhorn beetle was discovered in the park…
Q&A – How do I get rid of Japanese beetles?
“What is the best way to kill, get rid of, Japanese beetles?” “I have dusted with seven dust, but they have returned, “and guess what? “They’ve multiplied, they are everywhere.” And this is from Miss Shirley in Bartlet. So Andy,…
Big science from small insects HD
This is suction trap basically it’s a giant upside down vacuum cleaner, its 12.2 metres tall. Any insect which is unfortunate to fly over the top gets sucked down the tube, so let’s so and have a look and see…
Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication in Worcester
The reason we remove trees is because it is the only way to ensure that we have 100% eradicated that beetle from that tree from that area it is the most effective way to combat this insect we do this…
IL 1.2 Acquire Target: Insect Identification Tools
Most parents try to keep their kids healthy, but this does not mean that parents just give their children medicine to take all the time. This could actually make the situation worse and cost you extra money. The first thing…
Q&A – Gold Beetle On My Morning Glory
“About 30 years ago, I discovered that my blue and white “morning glory vines had some gold bugs on them. “The bugs ate holes in the leaves. “Since you can’t kill those vines, “I let them feast away til frost,…
How to manage Insect Pests of Rose Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
Protect Rose from tiny insects
Insect Lockdown 1.1: Pest Management Basics
When insect pests invade your home, damage your crops or rob you of your peace of mind then it is time for Insect Lockdown. You must be the newest recruits. Well if you are going to become an insect lockdown…