applied ecology
From ship ballast to your backyard – citizen scientists solve ant enigma
Many of the ants we see on a daily basis originated from one European population and belong to a single, mysterious species. We only know this due to citizen science efforts, advanced genetic analytical tools, and pecan cookies.
Applied Ecology Releases New Strategic Plan
The Department of Applied Ecology has launched a strategic plan effective through 2024.
Where Have All the Big Bees Gone?
Big-bodied bees, like carpenters, are everywhere in the spring. Yet, now that summer has entered its full swing, carpenter bees have seemingly disappeared. Is this cause for concern?