Do you know anyone who would like to study MODERN BARK BEETLE SYSTEMATICS with us? A fully-paid PhD degree at the University of Florida Forest Entomology lab. Modern systematics: #MachineLearning beetle ID, biodiversity data management, genetics... ambrosiasymbiosis.org/2022/08/phd-on…

In Gainesville on September 17? Join us for the next fabulous, nerdy, family-friendly BUG WALK! More info here: alachuaconservationtrust.org/upcoming-event…

This is why you should not use plastic caps when rearing bark beetles. They are made to bore, after all. Who can guess the genus? (Hint: lives in seeds)

POSTDOC: ambrosia symbiosis transcriptome. We have the data; we need you to analyze them! $60,000/year. At UF in Gainesville, partial remote work acceptable. Apply by Aug 31st to [email protected], include Cover Letter, CV, and a list of hobbies and interests. ambrosiasymbiosis.org/2022/08/postdo…

Hello bark beetle fans. The Bark Beetle Academy has filled up, once again, in a record time. LAST THREE SLOTS LEFT! If interested, please register ASAP: ambrosiasymbiosis.org/academy/

JOB: Research and Communications Coordinator for ProForest, a Southeastern network of institutions focused on healthy and productive forests: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/5228…

JOB: Research and Communications Coordinator for ProForest, a Southeastern network of institutions focused on promoting healthy and productive forests: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/5228…

The BARK AND AMBROSIA BEETLE ACADEMY is coming in October, after 4 years! Interested in the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on these beetles, in a four-day, hands-on format? Great for agency specialists, students, researchers... register here: ambrosiasymbiosis.org/academy/

Busting five most common myths about the Southern pine beetle in our new revised Extension Pub: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN… Demian Gomez

Un-protected remnants of 'nature' can often be a source of sadness for a biologist, but sometimes you bump into a piece that looks remarkably healthy. Like this little stream near Prague with ABUNDANCE OF LIFE!

Somebody suggested hashtag #LawnSpiralOfDeath , LSD :)

How do you keep your Florida yard free of FIRE ANTS? Here is my experience, opinions welcome!

Several new species of Harringtonia, formerly Raffaelea 'lauricola group', from the Neotropics, and pathogenicity trials. Conclusions? 1) the fungi are widespread, 2) none is pathogenic, 3)laurel wilt is a weird exception among ambrosia fungi, not the norm.mdpi.com/1668378

Our new lab pet, albeit for only a single morning: Neotibicen.

Epic battles under our feet: Tachypompilus and a wolf spider, including a slow-mo footage. Here in Florida, I find a new fantastic life form almost every week.

Bad smell is attractive from a distance: The Black turpentine beetle has the same displacement-dependent response to anti-aggregation pheromone like the Southern pine beetle. rdcu.be/cMCIt

Translating the principle of American Cooperative Extension to Czech Audiences: ekolist.cz/cz/publicistik… UF IFAS Solutions UF School Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences

How to collect bark and ambrosia beetles: a collection of our experiences and suggestions. This publication is also an interesting hybrid between PLoS ONE and Protocols.io. dx.plos.org/10.1371/journa…