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A research team led by Penn State was the first to study how extreme heat waves affect the host-pathogen relationship between two species of solitary bees.

The number of wild bees is dwindling, according to a recent study.

Over a six-year period in southcentral Pennsylvania, measures of biodiversity among wild bee communities declined and one-third of species experienced decreases in abundance, according to a Penn State-led team of

Study suggests one-third of wild bee species in PA have declined in abundance

A new publication from Penn State Extension is a must-read for those who want the latest information about the invasive spotted lanternfly.

A ground-nesting bee family – commonly known as miner bees – could play a heightened role in rebuilding black cherry populations in Pennsylvania and

Coming Soon to a Vineyard Near You! March 04, 2021 The adult spotted lanternfly that are approximately 1” in length give some scale to the egg masses that have been laid. Third instar SLF are black with white dots and about ¼“ in length; fourth instar are red with white spots and black lines and measure about ½“ in length. [Photo by Linda Jones McKee. All other photos are by Heather Leach] : The results of the insecticide research trials on SLF are summarized in this table. While ...