Greetings bug lovers and welcome to episode 19 of Arthro-Pod!
Today we meet up with Deborah De La Riva of the University of California Riverside to learn all about ants, pollutants, and entomology outreach in California!
Plus: What the heck is a lilac-ash borer?
Do bed bugs have a favorite color?
Are some moths learning to avoid light?
Tune in to find out!
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Pest Profile
Lilac-ash borer
The lilac-ash borer is a native clearwing borer moth. It lives in and feeds on ash, lilac,
and privet but
can also be easily controlled through proper integrated pest management tactics
Extension publications on lilac-ash borer:
http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/ec1580.pdfhttps://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/lilac-ash-borer10.pdf
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2008/may/071603.htm
Entomology Today News
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