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Purdue Urban IPM @PurdueUrbanIPM

Noncredit IPM courses developed by entomologists at Purdue University. Opinions expressed on this site may not represent official views of Purdue University.

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What's the No. 1 spot for bed bugs in your hotel? wspa.com/news/what-s-the-no-…

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Virginia Tech Researchers Work to Stop Spread of Lanternfly | Virginia News | US News usnews.com/news/best-states/…

Virginia Tech Researchers Work to Stop Spread of Lanternfly

A team of Virginia Tech researchers and state entomologists is working to stop the spread of an invasive insect that has the potential to seriously damage Virginia's grape and orchard industries.

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RT @PopSci: Defend yourself against stink bugs, mosquitoes, and fruit flies pops.ci/YKrZCy
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RT @newscientist: Bees aren’t just smart, they’re sensitive too bit.ly/2MapJDp
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RT @EhrlichPest: Ticks and mosquitoes can be a real pain. @businessinsider shows you how to enjoy your summer without them @ ow.ly/oak630kkGne

How to avoid tick and mosquito bites this summer — a step-by-step guide

Blood-sucking pests like ticks and mosquitoes can carry a host of bad diseases that can cause permanent harm or even death. Fortunately, with some preparation, you can reduce your risk of contracting...

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RT @newscientist: Bees are first insects shown to understand the concept of zero. newscienti.st/2Jc3Aq4
RT @CDCgov: Stop ticks from taking a bite out of your summer fun with repellents, tick checks, and showers! bit.ly/13WBS3u #LymeDisease #Permethrin
Top 10 US cities for tick problems revealed accuweather.com/en/weather-n…
#Purdue's #urbanipm correspondence & online courses have been the training of choice for thousands of pest management professionals for over 50 years! How many have you taken? #boilersonline digitaleducation.purdue.edu/…
Learn how to use #Purdue's SAFER (Search, Ask, Fix, Educate, and Report) inspection practices in our #onlineonly Invasive Borers #trainingcourse digitaleducation.purdue.edu/… #urbanipm #factFriday
This insect invasion is going to stink agrinews-pubs.com/news/this-… via @AgNews
An EPA evaluation has shown that our Introduction to Urban & Industrial IPM course significantly improved the level of knowledge of technicians & supervisory personnel in #pestmanagement operations. Have you taken it yet? digitaleducation.purdue.edu/… #boilersonline #PMPs
How Ticks Dig In With a Mouth Full of Hooks via @PCTMagazine pctonline.com/video/how-tick…
#DidYouKnow? The most fundamental aspect of #turfgrassipm is proper plant establishment. digitaleducation.purdue.edu/…
T-ant-T: meet the exploding ants of Borneo theguardian.com/world/2018/a…

T-ant-T: meet the exploding ants of Borneo

Scientists discover ant species that fights enemies by detonating themselves, covering their foe in toxic goo

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How an "Insect Ecologist at Heart" Got Focused on Pest Management Research entomologytoday.org/2018/04/… via @EntsocAmerica

How an "Insect Ecologist at Heart" Got Focused on Pest Management

Entomologist Lauren Diepenbrock, Ph.D., says she enjoys "figuring out how invasive species make use of the available resources to be successful."

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Pest managers & public building managers must work together to implement effective IPM programs in public areas. Our course can help! digitaleducation.purdue.edu/…
Give your employees some #summerreading material! Why not order our #BugsBeGone book in bulk?digitaleducation.purdue.edu/… #Mondaymotivation
The Photonic Colors of Prehistoric Insects osa-opn.org/home/newsroom/20… via @OPNmagazine
A Buzzing Business: How These Entrepreneurs Turned a Longtime Annoyance Into Successful Careers in Pest Control via @Entrepreneur @lydiabelanger entm.ag/nzj
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