Stories From 2018
Researchers Gain Insight Into Chromosome Evolution in Flies
By identifying a gene indispensable for males’ survival in a devastating livestock pest, North Carolina State University researchers have shed new light on the evolution of fly chromosomes.
What Happens If We Run Out? Pesticide Resistance Needs Attention, Large-Scale Study
How can we slow pest resistance to herbicides and pesticides? NC State researchers say large-scale studies are needed to test new strategies.
Should I Kill Spiders in My Home? An Entomologist Explains Why Not To
In this article from The Conversation, Matt Bertone, an Extension associate in entomology, explains why it’s best to squash the urge to squash spiders in your home.
Think Chimpanzee Beds Are Dirtier Than Human Ones? Think Again
Study finds that chimpanzees appear to keep tidier sleeping arrangements than humans do.
Grad Student: Bug Bombs Don’t Live up to Claims
Setting off a bug bomb may seem like an easy solution to a roach infestation, but research by an award-winning NC State alumnus shows that it may actually harm the homeowner more than the roaches.
DEPP Graduate Students Present at 2018 Research Symposium
Entomology and Plant Pathology graduate students presented their posters at the Graduate Research Symposium on March 21st, 2018. Congratulations to Sophia Webster and Pete Nelson for placing 1st and 3rd, respectively, in the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources category! The […]
Venus Flytraps Don’t Eat The Insects That Pollinate Them
Researchers discover which insects pollinate Venus flytraps – and learn that flytraps don’t dine on them.
How Solitary Cockroaches Gave Rise to Social Termites: Tales from Two Genomes
Termites are “social cockroaches.” NC State researchers examine the genomes of both termites and cockroaches to find clues about how this evolution occurred.