Posts Tagged: biological control

A Glimpse of George Compere, a Pioneer in Biological Control

"George Compere." Non-entomologists may not recall his name, but entomologists--especially those who study biological control--definitely do. And whether you do or don't, you'll want to see the display featuring George Compere (1858-1928),  at the...

The Bohart Museum of Entomology is featuring a memorial exhibit showcasing a biological control pioneer, George Compere (1858-1928).

The Bohart Museum of Entomology is featuring a memorial exhibit showcasing a biological control pioneer, George Compere (1858-1928).

Jennifer Thaler, UC Davis Alumni Award Recipient, Knows Bugs and Ecology of Fear

She knows bugs. She knows what "bugs" predators and prey. Her research includes fear as a biological control. Meet Jennifer Thaler, professor at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and the 2017 recipient of the Thomas and Nina Leigh Distinguished Alumni...

A lady beetle, aka ladybug, devouring an aphid. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A lady beetle, aka ladybug, devouring an aphid. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Luck Be a Lady

Ladybugs love our Russian sage. Ladybugs, aka ladybird beetles, eat aphids, which are pests in the garden. The ladybugs are welcome. The aphids are not. Belonging to the family Coccinellidae, ladybugs look resplendent in their bright red or orange wing...

An immature ladybug on sage. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

One more step toward becoming a mature ladybug. A pupa sheds its skin. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A mature ladybug on a Russian sage. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A mature ladybug on a Russian sage. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

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