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As you prepare your #EntSoc26 research poster, check out these tips and more on Entomology Today, including:
1️⃣ Keep it simple.
2️⃣ Use a clear layout.
3️⃣ Focus on key findings.
4️⃣ And prep for Q&A.
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Spread the word about your Entomology 2026 symposium, workshop, presentation, or poster! Download the #EntSoc26 Speaker Toolkit to find customizable images and templates to share your session(s) on social media and invite colleagues to join. buff.ly/Pp8qXkN
ALT Entomology 2026 Speaker Toolkit showing social media graphics, custom slide templates, banners and an email signature with orange-to-red gradient designs, insect photos, hashtag #EntSoc26 and event details (Nov 8–11, Columbus, OH).
✅ Craft your story.
✅ Use compelling visuals.
✅ Connect with the audience.
✅ And practice, practice, practice.
As you fine-tune your presentation for #EntSoc26, check out these tips and more on Entomology Today.
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Entomology 2026 will be here soon, which means it's time for a hashtag reminder:
#️⃣ #EntSoc26
🛜 Follow along and share your experience, here or wherever you use social media. And tag ESA, too!
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: October 28, 2026
Golden-reined digger wasp
Sphex habenus
Hymenoptera: Sphecidae
Observed in Georgia, USA
By Shivakumar Veerlapati, Georgia, USA
#arthropodPOTW
ALT A metallic wasp with a distinctive reddish-brown abdomen rests on a vibrant green leaf. It has black and yellow-striped thoracic markings, dark translucent wings, and large, dark eyes. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of green foliage.
Researchers at the Univ. of Florida have launched a new edition of a global database of bark and ambrosia beetles, providing records for nearly 8,000 species and tens of thousands of images to improve pest ID, biosecurity, and forest management worldwide. buff.ly/pngihkt
As New World screwworm has re-emerged in the U.S., entomologists are researching new methods for eradicating it. A study finds the parasitoid wasp Tachinaephagus zealandicus to be a promising candidate for targeting the screwworm via biological control. buff.ly/pMIfcWz
Entomology 2026 is fast approaching—but there's still time to make your plans to join us in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11.
➡️ Explore the full online program: buff.ly/3sGVchf
➡️ Save with regular registration: buff.ly/4ZH86Uv#EntSoc26
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: October 21, 2026
Goldenrod crab spider
Misumena vatia
Araneae: Thomisidae
Observed in Oregon, USA
By Stewart Willason, Oregon, USA
#arthropodPOTW
ALT A crab spider rests on the petals of a flower in this black and white image. The spider’s long, slender legs are spread wide across the pointed, light-colored petals, with its body facing toward the viewer.
The ESA Certification Team is excited to exhibit at #PestWorld in Grapevine, Texas! Stop by Booth 931 to meet the team and find out how ESA credentials can take your career in pest management to the next level.
Learn more: buff.ly/vV4Sdx5
ALT The ESA Certification Team at PestWorld 2026, standing at the ESA Certification booth
Branch out with meetings, awards, and elections opportunities! For ESA members, getting involved in your regional Branch is a great way to make local connections with a lasting impact. Check out several opportunities to connect with peers in your region and grow your career ⬇️
🦗Branch Awards🦗
The deadline for all ESA Branch awards is December 15. Honors may include recognition on stage at your Branch Meeting, cash prizes or travel stipends, exclusive opportunities to present research, and more: buff.ly/QNKC4CG
🐞Branch Elections🐞
Make an impact in your region with your unique voice and expertise. The Eastern, North Central, Pacific, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branches are accepting nominations through November 22: buff.ly/550zwgo
Researchers surveying southern California garden stores discovered the invasive Thrips parvispinus hiding on ornamental plants, showing it may be more widespread than previously reported and highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring to slow its spread. buff.ly/ZjkUbZr
The ESA Certification Team is at #PestWorld to share the latest about ESA credentials! Thanks to everyone who joined our ACE Review Course to learn about getting certified.
Find out how certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities & jobs: buff.ly/vV4Sdx5
ALT Attendees at the ACE Review Course at Pestworld 2026 in Grapevine, Texas
Happening tomorrow, October 20, at 10 a.m. ET! Translate research into clear, engaging, and actionable content for non-technical audiences⤵️
ESA members, join the discussion live: entsoc.org/events/webinars/b…
ESA Webinar | Tuesday, October 20: Learn how to translate research into clear, engaging, and actionable content for non-technical audiences. buff.ly/IowDjbM
A @universityofky study in Scientific Reports found that essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control.
Learn more about the results: bit.ly/4dExnnI
Shape the program at your ESA Branch Meeting!
️➡️Southwestern & Eastern Branches: Session proposals due TODAY, October 16
➡️Pacific & Southeastern Branches: Session proposals due October 30
➡️North Central & International Branches: Submissions open soon
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Shape the program at your 2027 ESA Branch Meeting: Session proposals are open for the Eastern, Southeastern, Pacific, and Southwestern Branches. Don't wait, deadlines are approaching!
Learn more and make your plans to participate: buff.ly/FK552Ne
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Several ornamental plants commonly claimed to be mosquito-repellent don't keep mosquitoes away under real-world conditions, a new study shows. Researchers say people should rely on proven contact and spatial repellents for protection. buff.ly/6kJfANY