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As a membership benefit, the National Pest Management Association has developed a gallery of pest images for use by NPMA members.

It's common knowledge that insects are attracted to lights, especially at night. As PMPs, you may be even more familiar with this phenomena, using it against pest insects with technology like insect light traps (ILTs). In a recent study, researchers took this behavior and went to figure out exactly what was going on and why this occurs.

The mass emergence of Magicicadas alters ecosystems by providing a nutrient-rich biomass pulse, influencing bird foraging behaviors and increasing caterpillar populations. This shift results in higher tree damage due to reduced bird predation. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for pest management and highlights the cicadas' ecological significance beyond mere annoyance.

This study explores the role of endosymbionts, particularly Rickettsiella, in spiders like Mermessus fradeorum. These bacteria can manipulate the reproductive systems of their hosts through cytoplasmic incompatibility, affecting offspring viability. The study highlights the potential use of such bacteria for pest management beyond just mosquitoes, emphasizing their widespread influence in arthropods.