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MonthDateCounty/localityChannel of SubmisionImage FolderDiagnostic detailsRequested Details/Customer commentsAdditional informationSample/Request ID No.
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12/30/2024Red Bank, NJEnto emailRequest to publsih and article in Turf Magazine, on chinch bugs as a winter turfgrass pest. Forwarded to Joe and Dave to see if they are interested.
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12/13/2024Ento emailHello, here's the situation my cat ended up catching fleas from the neighbor's dog she's an indoor cat well I took her the fleas but afterwards I noticed that there was a flea that appeared to be on my body when water hit it it went underneath my skin I thought I was hallucinating I thought I was losing my mind and I noticed throughout all of my skin larvae being expelled and I'm currently living in Lodi Ohio I called the exterminator and even they were stumped they've heard of it but no one has ever experienced it in fact one guy I hung up on because he was laughing thought I was making things up I looked at the jigger in Africa Central America where this thing is native I have no idea how this thing got into my house and how this thing infested myself I have been slowly deconning my house with talak and covering my skin to exfoliate all of the left particles of these little fucking assholes. I am saving slides and samples if you guys are more interested in evaluating this from a clinical perspective. This is an adaptation this is weapon grade type shit. I'm a veteran I'm a beekeeper so I know basic insect principles and diatomaceous t Earth would not touch these things neither would a shitload of bug bombs spray anything I had to go on Amazon as the exterminator is using the same things but here's my phone number I get a lot of spammers shoot me a text from your personal phone I'll get back to you I'm going to figure out where I can send these things to be evaluated. I will attach a few pictures I know my macro sucks on my film but this is our microscopic look up jigger not chiggar . This is not a joke. Let's chat. CDC was a waste 2166339995 Robert hickling. I have a background of microbiology I have a nursing background I know basic disease process I know etymology from beekeeping so yeah this is on another level I think there needs to be awareness to this and I don't know who else to reach out to you so I'm reaching out to you guys thank youAdviced accordingly, that we can not recieve samples from peoples/animals body.
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12/05/2024Ento emailID bugs from imagesParasitic crab louse.
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12/04/2024CuyahogaSampleThere are Fabric Threads, black color dirt particles (looks like pieces of some seed) and Wax Particles: these could be remnants of candles, wax-based products, or even natural waxes from plants and people. Hardened Food Particles: Food residues can sometimes be mistaken for insect droppings or parts, especially in samples collected from living spaces.

Client says these bugs are biting her. Need confirmation what they are.938
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12/04/2024Marion, OHSampleThe sample contained few biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. Usually biting midges are not active this time of the year. An issue with biting midges in the home. 939
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November
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11/25/2024Cleveland, OHEnto voicemailProvide instructions on how to obtain and send a sample to PPDCLiving in his van and have problem with tiny bugs constantly changing the 'form'.
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11/22/2024Detroit RIverOSU emailImage is fuzzy, looks like a Jumping spiderBug ID from an image
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11/22/2024Huron, OHPPDC sampleIt was very hard to run the keys due to the variable morphological structures, however I am sticking with either Aonidiella or Aspidiotus species, but unable to confirm which one, need to go for a molecular level identification for confiramtion.Submitted by Thomas Dehaas, Scales on Cephelotaxus from Willoway Nursary Huron . 933
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11/19/2024PPDC sampleCluster flies, Phorid flies, House flies, Mirids, Ledy beetle (Coleoptera) and Midges in the sticky sample. Bugs in the house, sticky traps provided.922
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11/17/2024South EuclidEnto emailForwarded contact information of the USDA personnel in Reynoldesburgh, OH I was just wondering if you either knew or could help me find information on what sort of insects are legal to own as pets in Ohio (I’m in South Euclid if that matters/helps). My own research has only brought up results for fleas on pets and exotic mammals, so any other information would help. Thanks!
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11/16/2024PPDC email-imagesReminderville, OHTick ID from images927
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11/14/2024From a USDA GHThe moths you picked up from the GH has been identified morphologically as Argyrotaenia velutinana, it is a Tortricid moth (Family-Tortricidae) commonly known as red- banded leaf roller. Mosth in USDA greenhouse, brought by Noel Miavez
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11/13/2024New York
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11/13/2024Cincinnati, OHEnto emailForwarded a link to a scientific research publication of wolf spider longivity in low Rh conditions, this is a legal matter between a client and the company.A pill manufacturing company wanted to know how long a wolf spider lives inside a pill bottle, without water or food.
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11/4/2024WayneVoicemailAccording to the description, it is looks like a baldfaced hornet nest in the front yard. Since we already had a few feezing days, they are probably dead, but ask them to contact exterminators.Hornet nest removal
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October
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10/30/24VoicemailThe homeowner has a crack in the basement wall near the soil line, and hornets keep coming in. He found the nest and was going to destroy it, he said. he was advised to call the pest control company.Hornets coming insdie the basement.
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10/13/2024Ento email imageBoxelder bugInsect ID from images
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10/04/2024Ento emailCellar spider"I'm inquiring about a spider I found in my home and if I should be worried or have to report this somewhere. I'm unfamiliar with this particular one as I've never seen one like it before. "
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10/03/2024Hollywood, FLVoicemail to ZachThe client seems to be having few issues , said flies are coming out from his skin. Bitten by sandflies, OH resident now living in FL.
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September9/25/2024FranklinSample to Ento DeptThrips and spider mitesDhalia flower samples835
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9/23/2024Ento emailInforamtion provided.Praying mantis raring questions
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9/23/2024Ento emailProvided the contact detasils of Tri-County bee keeper."I have an issue with bees at my residence and was told that you guys may come out and look and possibly retrieve the nest or help with this issue."
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9/23/2024TrumbullSample to Ento DeptCarpenter ant, Camponatus C. pennsylvenicus.Ants ID830
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9/14/2024Ento emailSend swallowtail life cycle and advise how to care for them. The BEst way is to leave them outside providing proper pupation sites."Hello. I am a FCMGV and I have a question about caring for recently discovered swallowtail caterpillars. They are on some carrot tops in a container on a table. They are in the first instar stage. Should I put a net over them, and put some branches in the pot? Should they be moved to a safe place? If so, where? I read where late season caterpillars can overwinter in their chrysalis. Thank you for your insight."
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9/14/2024CaliforniaEnto emailRequest a sample. A question about biting bugs and mold situation in the house.
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9/13/2024Ento emailRequested a sample before giving him a recommendation."We have a biting mites infestation. I hired terminex to spray for me. They were unsuccessful. I am using all the tips from the internet, hot water wash, alcohol spray, vacuuming etc. I need an insecticide that will kill them. I am presently using Bengal but I can't get rid of them. Could you recommend a insecticide that will kill them. I am desperate. Please help"
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9/12/2024MedinaPPDC emailEuropean hornets"I have about 6 of these huge hornets in my traps right now.
I live in Medina County Ohio." thought they were murder hornets.
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9/12/2024Ento emailBed bug question.
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9/12/2024HockingSample to Ento DeptHemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA), suspected pine needle scales, spiders, few mitesHemlock samples submitted from Hocking Hill State Park showing scales and webbing and other insect damage.
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9/12/2024Ento emailIn my backyard, they emerged in early June this year and were gone by mid-August. I noticed this reduction too. There are several reasons why, mainly we had an abnormally warm spring this year and this may trigger the JB emergence followed by cold weather disrupting the emergence killing most of the grubs. Also, prevailing dry conditions make it harder for them to emerge. that’s my theory. There may be other reasons as to why there is a reduction. If you apply some control measures last year, you will notice this reduction too. There is no actual research done on this, yet. Here is an article published by Purdue JB population reduction."I usually kill from 200-300 Japanese beetles every summer as they feed and mate on a variety of plants. However, there has been an enormous reduction in their numbers, more than 95%, this summer. I have not read of this reduction occurring elsewhere. I’m curious enough to inquire. explanation?"
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/why-are-the-japanese-beetles-running-late-this-year/*:*:text=Cool*20weather*20this*20spring*20has,crusty*20layer*20of*20hardened*20soil__;I34lJSUlJSUlJQ!!KGKeukY!2MMcp8Q9u7n7lJZwzQS-wjqj1COsUDgoEhg3Z3-_g85avYeb5VcqNkPBaWBIwYsI1CpbIoBFyxqVkWg-vzQ$ .
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9/11/2024Ento voicemail and imagesEuropean hornet, Vespa crabroHornet ID, said they are "murder hornets"
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9/11/2024FranklinMy emailImages shows they are climbing the columns of the bridge.SLF reporting in Lane Ave, COlumbus.
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9/10/2024Ento emailProvided inforamtion along with their habits, and warned about the stingers they ahve.This person has a paper wasp colony in his porch. He is allowing them to come inside and try to provide food for them. Requested additional information about their life.
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9/8/2024Ento emailProvide instructions on how to send a sample."I have discovered bugs in my house with no apparent source (trail) and I cannot identify them. I previously (over 20 years ago) brought some bugs to the office near the Columbus main campus to be identified which helped me have them irradicated.

I would like to do the same but I’m not sure where to drop them off now. "
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9/6/2024Ento voice mailProvide instructions to submit a sample.Call about tiny insects in the basement.
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9/6/2024Ento emailTHe images are not well focused, but it is not a bedbug, but a tiny hemipteran bug.Bug ID request. "I was braiding my daughter's hair and pinched it off of her head, immediately thinking it was lice. It's definitely not lice. I was panicking that it is a bed bug, but I've had 2 other companies look at these pictures and say no, not a bed bug (but also not 100% sure), but not really sure what it is."
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9/5/2024AshlandEnto voice mailThis client understands the importance of wildlife and will leave the hornet nest behind. Nature will take care of it!Hornet nest in the backyard.
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9/3/2024Ento emailCurrently, the Entomology department does not have a colony that can clean skulls.I have a really bizarre request that I wasn't sure who to ask about. Do you know if there is anyone who keeps a dermestid beetle colony for specimen cleaning? I have a skull from my mom's farm and no means to clean it completely, and if there's someone in the department or building who might have the resources that would be super helpful.
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9/2/2024Loveland, OHEnto emailHeterocampa moth (Heterocampa species) in the moth family Notodontidae. They are common in North and South Americas. Due to the taxonomic advances, some of the members of Heterocampa are now in different genera.
Some species found in wooded areas, specially on oak trees. There is not much information about them, but they are herbivores, meaning caterpillars are plant eaters. Adult moths are non-feeding.
Pink caterpillar ID
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August8/31/2024Manchester, OHEnto emailAddress the issue very 'carefully" provide instructions via email.Concern about bed bugs. - "I have bedbugs living on and in my body they are under my toenails in my ears in my nose in my butt hole I've have been fighting them for 5 months now I have poison myself with bedbug spray and 91 percent alcohol I've been to several doctors they all look for bigger bugs they are very tiny some are different shape and size .I need your help bad please help me all the doctors say no bedbugs don't live on human body or on it and don't even bother to look into my problem they are going to be the death of me if I don't get help somewhere please help me my name is James Scott I live in Manchester ohio 45144 my phone number is 606 375 0443 my address is 751 walnut street Manchester ohio 45144 my foot doctor suggested I contact you thanks ....please help me "
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8/29/2024FranklinEnto emailIt could be a variety of bugs, from Straw itch mites and oak itch mites to midges, etc. It is always difficult to pinpoint without seeing the images of the bites and actual bugs. Entomology faculty - Inquiring about bug bites reported in Indian Lake areas to a few people who visited there.
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8/29/2024WayneEnto emailAdvised to hire exterminators.Bald-faced hornet nest in Secrest Rd needs removal.
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8/28/2024Ento sampleNo mites seen in the sampleHay sample for starw itch mite ID
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8/27/2024Ento emailAdvised to hire exterminators.Hornet in the backyard, asking if anyone is interested.
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8/26/2024Voicemail to Jeni FilbrunReturned the call and answered his questions.Questions about carpemter ants.
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8/26/2024Ento voicemailgo to folderQuestions about house spiders.
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8/23/2024Ento emailNo insects or bugs of any kind in the images.Another set of images sent by the same person
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8/23/2024Ento samplego to folderPhorid flies, no biting insects found in the samplHomeowner experiencing biting insects, need ID.
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8/21/2024Ento samplego to folderNabis species -CoriedaeInsect ID collected on pasture
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8/21/2024Ento emailgo to folderNo insects seen in the imagesImages submitted for insect ID - biting insects
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8/20/2024Ento samplego to folderNo mites were found but there is a strong possibility that the symptoms caused by straw itch miteHay sample -Straw itch mite
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8/17/2024Ento emailgo to folderClearwing Humming bird mothInsect ID from images
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8/16/2024WayneEnto voice mailThey need to contact exterminators.Hornet nest removal question.
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8/16/2024Ento emailgo to foldercricketInsect ID from images
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8/15/2024Ento voice mailThey need to contact exterminators.Hornet nest removal in private residance
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8/9/2024Ento voice mailReturned the call.Question about bitting insects in the house
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8/9/2024Ento vocie mailProvide instructionsQuestion about Cicada killer population in his property. He has seen reduction of the nests this year compared to last few years.
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8/9/2024Ento emailgo to folderRobber flyBug ID from iamges
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8/8/2024Ento emailReturned the call and requested a few images to ID insects first.Questions regarding bot flies, house flies, and other insects in general. This person is arguing that bot flies lay eggs on dry cat food.
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8/8/2024Ento emailgo to folderBookliceBug on old paper and books
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8/7/2024Ento sampleMiridaeBug sample ID
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8/6/2024Ento samplego to folderMiridaeBug identification collected on pasture615
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8/4/2024Ento samplego to folderNo oragansim foundvarious samples sent for ID
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8/2/2024Ento emailgo to folderGeneral question about black swallowtail caterpillars, yellow jackets and baldfaced hornets. How to deal with them.
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July7/31/2024PPDC samplego to folderOrbatid miteMite identification
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7/31/2024PPDC samplego to folderHortensia similisLeafhopper identification
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7/31/24PPDC samplego to folderants infested cat food
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7/31/2024PPDC samplego to folderAlphitobius and drugstore beetleHomeowner has stored product infestation
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7/31/2024FranklinInsect ID from a description, which "with two long hind legs, closely matches Leptopteromyia americana, but that is not present inside Ohio in any reference I could find.

Is this fly now recorded in Ohio, or one very similar to it?
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7/23/2024WayneVoice mailBringing sample to Wooster Science BuildingInsect ID from sticky traps
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7/23/2024Ento voice mailProvide instructionsQuestion about bug ID
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7/23/2024Ento voice mailProvide instructionsHow to control aphids on his crops.
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7/23/24PPDC voicemailAnswered the questions and Provide instructionsQuestion about bugs in the house
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7/23/24Perrysburgh, OHPPDC email"spotted what appears to be an assassin bug nymph at Woodlands Park in Perrysburg, OH (July 5, 2024). It was suggested that I share this information with you because that species is apparently a carrier of Chagas."
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7/23/2024Cincinati, OHEnto emailgo to folderReed Johnson replied -"The smooth shiny looking bee has had all of its hairs broken off through lots of fighting with other bees. That’s a typical look for a robber bee, and this bee may be from another colony and is trying to steal honey. It is also possible that it is a guard bee from your own colony and is removing an intruder?

Anyway, there is clearly robbing going on, which is typical this time of year. You’ll want to check on the status of the colony and reduce the size of the entrance to help those bees rebuff the robbers.
"		"I am a beekeeper in the Cincinnati area. During a recent inspection I observed two bees fighting. The bee who ultimately won didn't look like my honeybees. While this may just be nature being nature, I wanted to see if anyone can identify the type of bee in the photos or video."
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7/22/2024Prospect KYEPPDC emailAll artifacts found were non-biological in nature. No bugs or part of bugs found in the sample.Various sticky tapes and clothing samples to see any bugs. 492
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7/22/2024MontgomeryPPDC emailgo to folderGiven this analysis, it seems that the materials in thesamples are primarily non-biological in nature. Biting insects in the house. The client has used various chemicals Zyprox, GR, and miticide Pyrethrin to treat the house, with no success. An envelope full of sticky samples was provided for ID to see any bugs in there.509
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7/20/2024CuyahogaPPDC emailgo to folderThey found inside wood dust piles and part of dead insect parts around. The client has a Carpenter ant infestation.Ants ID from images.
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7/19/2024OK stateEnto emailgo to folderCaddisflyMoth ID from images
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7/11/2024Point Pleasant, WVEnto voicemailForwarded to OSU bee specialists."Huge Feral bee colony in an abandoned house", inquiring if anyone interested in doing research on them
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7/11/2024TexasPPDC emailgo to folderMeal moths and clothes mothThis is PPDC #486. Multiple infestations with clothes moths and meal moths including furniture.486
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7/10/2024Cincinati, OHEnto emailgo to folderLooks like the beekeeper is inexperienced. " Not all genuinely “Africanized” bees are aggressive and not all “European” bees are docile. On top of that the process of identifying genuine “Africanized” bees is fraught with problems. At the end of the day he’s doing the right thing – not tolerating highly aggressive bees. Depending on his situation it may not be necessary to destroy the colony. Requeening is often suggested, but that’s really difficult in a big mean colony. He could aggressively do “dirty splits” with the mean colony to make a number of smaller colonies, if he’s got the equipment to do that. Small colonies are always more gentle than large colonies and when they raise new queens those will be mated with the local drone population. Studies have found that the drones a queen mates with have a great influence on the colony’s temperament. Destroying a colony is not easy work either – if he goes this route the best method is probably to shake the bees into a big tub of soapy water. "-Reed Johnson. contaminated colony with Africanized honey bees. He covered the colony with a net and going to kill it.
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7/9/2024PakistanEnto emailgo to folderIt is a Cerambycid beetle, He needs to take the specimen to his country's entomologist. Beetle ID from Pakistan
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7/8/2024Ento emailAsked him to obtain a sample of the bugs and advised him on how to take samples.This individual suspects some kind of microscopic organisms coming through the water system and infesting his home infesting the bathroom, kitchen, and mattresses.
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7/8/2024LakeEnto emailgo to folderOriental beetleBeetle damage plants in the yard at night, out in the day. Attracted to light.
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7/7/2024HamiltonEnto emailTalked to him over the phone, and requested dead bees to be shipped to PPDC.Request to ID African Honey bee
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7/7/2024LucasEnto emailPurple carrot seed mothReporting Purple carrot seed moth
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7/5/2024CarrollEnto emailPurple carrot seed mothReporting Purple carrot seed moth
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7/4/2024HamiltonEnto emailPurple carrot seed mothReporting Purple carrot seed moth
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7/4/2024Insect ID from images
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7/3/2024HockingEnto emailrequested a sampleArachnid ID request
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7/1/2024DelawareEnto emailPurple carrot seed mothReporting Purple carrot seed moth
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6/30/2024FranklinEnto emailLucanus stag beetleBeetle ID from images
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6/28/2024LakeEnto emailPurple carrot seed mothReporting Purple carrot seed moth