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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 6d

Through a four-month fellowship in South Carolina, a scientist from the isle of Jersey learned from local experts, built professional collaborations, and gained in-depth experience that will advance invasive species response efforts on both sides of the Atlantic. entomologytoday.org/2025/10/03/b...

Bridging Borders to Battle Invasive Species: Reflections on an International Fellowship in the U.S.

Through a fellowship in South Carolina, a scientist from Jersey learned from experts, built collaborations that will advance invasive species response on both sides of the Atlantic.

entomologytoday.org

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Sep 3

Super psyched to have a bunch of our ALB work come out in this special issue! #bioinvasions

Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · Sep 2

Learn all about Asian longhorned beetles in a new special collection from Environmental Entomology!

Articles cover biology, behavior, natural enemies, survey tools, eradication methods, and more: academic.oup.com/insect-scien... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social

The graphic includes text that reads, “New Special Collection. Asian Longhorned Beetle. Read Now,” as well as publication title, “Environmental Entomology.” It also includes logos for Oxford University Press and the Entomological Society of America. There is a photo offset in a circle of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Photo courtesy David Coyle, Clemson University. Forestry and Environmental Conservation, South Carolina.

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 17

Modelling biological processes can be hard, and even harder when scientists and land managers aren't on the same page. We need better communication between these groups, especially with #bioinvasions. Communication matters, y'all.

@biolinvasions.bsky.social

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 15

Concur, most of us do. Also many just suck at returning emails in general, which might explain the radio silence...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 14

The boxtree moth was recently found in several new states (MD, VA, WV) and is likely to keep spreading. This #invasivespecies is a recent #bioinvasions that threatens boxwoods - a very common landscape plant. This OA paper in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JIPM gives a good summary of this pest.

Identification and Management of Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in North America

Abstract. Boxwood (Buxus spp.) is one of the most commonly planted shrubs in urban landscapes across North America, and in Europe Buxus species comprise a

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 12

Large chunks of people's favorite trees seemingly go leafless overnight this time of year, usually thanks to caterpillars. Our paper (w/ @kellyoten.bsky.social & #nobluesky Robert Jetton) in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JIPM highlights several species in the SE US: academic.oup.com/jipm/article...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 12

I agree! I think it's a nice piece of work and it definitely gets read. Thanks for leading the charge!

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Aug 2

I love this figure in our review of sawflies of eastern North America. Shout out to @flydrocarbon.bsky.social for leading the charge and the @catherinelinnen.bsky.social lab! Check out the paper in the @entsocamerica.bsky.social Journal of Integrated Pest Management: academic.oup.com/jipm/article...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Jun 30

The hot, humid, dog days of summer in the southeastern U.S. means the #invasivespecies kudzu is in out and in all it's glory. Not familiar with this weed? Wondering why we care about this #bioinvasion? Curious as to how to get rid of it? This video might just help...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Kj...

Kudzu Identification, History, and Control

YouTube video by FNRClemson

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Jun 27

How do you get rid of invasive Elaeagnus in a forested landscape? We found that you have to get herbicide to the stem or stump because the drooping growth pattern creates an umbrella, preventing good foliar coverage. A simple, yet useful study!

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Jun 24

TAKE OFF, EH.

Emerald ash borer is on the move again (though truth be told, it's not all that surprising...).

Chris MacQuarrie @cmacquar.bsky.social · Jun 23

New paper from us describing the detection and delimitation of emerald ash borer in Vancouver, Canada.

www.reabic.net/journals/bir... (first article)

#Bioinvasions

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The trunk of an ash tree with many emerald ash borer galleries

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Apr 23

Part 1 AND Part 2!

#bonusknowledge

I See Dead Plants: (S4:E11) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine Beetle Part 2

In this episode Ed interviews from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources   Ho...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Apr 23

If you haven't already checked out the I See Dead Plants podcast, you oughtta consider it. Especially if you want to learn about one of the most impactful native forest pests in the U.S., the southern pine beetle!

I See Dead Plants: (S4:E10) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine Beetle Part 1

In this episode Ed interviews from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources   Ho...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Mar 12

The Department of Government Efficiency showing what it means to be, well, not efficient.

NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · Mar 11

#usda #terminated folks! The department has spoken thou shalt have your jobs (for now) and BACKPAY! www.usda.gov/about-usda/n... #nffestrong #unionstrong #bettertogether #forestservice @altusda.altgov.info #altforestservice

USDA Status Update on Probationary Employees

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Mar 11

Southern pine beetle y'all! The most impactful insect pest of pines in eastern North America. And if you haven't been listening to the I See Dead Plants podcast, well, you're missing out.

I See Dead Plants: (S4:E10) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine Beetle Part 1

In this episode Ed interviews from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources   Ho...

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Demian F. Gomez @demianfgomez.bsky.social · Mar 7

New paper out on the baldcypress leafroller in the SE US. 👌https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaf006
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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Submit your abstracts and register by Feb 28th for the International Young Researchers Conference on Invasive Species!

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 19

New work in the @entsocamerica.bsky.social's Journal of Economic Entomology examines an eruptive native herbivore, the baldcypress leafroller (Archips goyerana), in the southern U.S. (aren't baldcypress swamps cool?) and shows they're more common than we thought...

academic.oup.com/jee/advance-...

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 17

Everyone loves getting a box o' hornets!

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 16

I was fortunate enough to take part in the Kentucky Forest Health Conference earlier this month. Nearly 300 people gathered to learn all about #foresthealth and #bioinvasions issues in the state. It was great to hang out with old friends Ellen and Abe, too!

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 14

This is the most surreal thing I've ever experienced. Like, just, WTF is even happening.

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 5

A few of my favorite slides from my #ISAT2025 talk where I spoke about using social media to help with #invasivespecies and #bioinvasions messaging. Also the first time I used the word "bunghole" in a professional presentation, so there's that. #iykyk

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 4

And here. We. Go.

Day 1 of the Invasive Species Ambassador Training at the beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Our goal this week is to help #bioinvasions folks increase the impact of their program, expand their reach, and forge new relationships. After all, we're all in this together.

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 3

I feel your pain. Sometimes I think people only see folks like us as someone to do their bidding, and because we're (well, at least me) publicly funded that we have an obligation to drop everything and do what they ask, when they ask.

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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · Feb 2

Funny thing is, I'm not even a huge fan of spiders...yet here we are...

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