Tag Archives: insect pests
Remembering: Charles Valentine Riley
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
Posted in Diseases and Pests, Ecology, History, People
Tagged Charles Darwin, Charles Riley, economical entomology, insect pests, Smithsonian
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How Can I Stop Wasp Attacks?
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