Tag Archives: insect pests

Remembering: Charles Valentine Riley

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Ron Miksha

Charles Valentine Riley (1843-1895) September 18 is the birthdate of British-American    entomologist     Charles Valentine Riley. Riley pioneered the scientific study of insect pests and their impact on agriculture.   He founded the US Department of Agriculture’s Division of Entomology and was … Continue reading →

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How Can I Stop Wasp Attacks?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Ron Miksha

A few days ago,  I wrote about the way new beekeepers are generally sure about the right way to keep bees while oldtimers are reticent when it comes to answering questions. Sometimes there are a dozen ways to solve a … Continue reading →

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