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Category Archives: Policy
Living With Science Patrons
Prior to the era of the modern government research grant, art and scientific research were largely funded by subsidies from wealthy patrons. Many of the Great Scientists and Artists of the Renaissance were supported by Patrons. However, Patrons were few … Continue reading
Posted in by jjneal, News, Policy, Taxonomy
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The Grumbling Hive
Insects are often used as examples to teach virtue and morality, although insect behavior is not governed (as far as we can tell) by either virtue or morality. Social insects are frequently used to comment on human societies and encourage … Continue reading
Posted in Art, by jjneal, Literature, Policy
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Living With Pest Control
Humans are part of an ecosystem in which species compete for food. Humans can produce more food by excluding competitors. Human competitors are often insects and often excluded by the use of pesticides. Agriculture itself is “unnatural” (invented by humans … Continue reading
Posted in by jjneal, Environment, Pest Management, Policy
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Mayflies As Sentinels
Mayflies are more sensitive to the toxic effects of insecticides than many other aquatic insects. Insecticides that are highly toxic to mayflies must be used in a manner that keeps the insecticide out of surface water including ponds and streams. … Continue reading
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Living With Math
Ed Wilson, who has contributed immensely to our knowledge of ants, ecology and social insects has set off yet another buzz in the scientific community with an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. Wilson reflects on his own career … Continue reading
Posted in by jjneal, Education, News, Policy
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Mardi Gras Mosquito
Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans this weekend with parades, floats, revelry and dancing in the streets. The 2103 “Rex” parade theme is “All Creatures Great and Small”. One of the small creatures is an insect, the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, by jjneal, Health, Pest Management, Policy
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Living With Agrilis Borers
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis, is ravaging the US Midwest, but the beetle has not yet made its way to California. An alert inspector in 2010 intercepted a camper hauling EAB infested firewood in 2010, perhaps preventing the spread … Continue reading
Posted in by jjneal, Environment, Invasive Species, Pest Management, Policy
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