Caleb J Wilson
@calebjwilson.bsky.social
Assistant professor in the department of Entomology at the University of Kentucky. We study insect conservation, biological control, and sustainable pest management in urban trees, shrubs, and grasses.
We just published a new paper on the regeneration of white and green ash in forests that have been invaded by EBA for 15-20 years. The good news is that white ash is still regenerating, but large trees continue to die at high rates. Full paper is available here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1kXsv1L%7E...
authors.elsevier.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We just published a new paper on the regeneration of white and green ash in forests that have been invaded by EBA for 15-20 years. The good news is that white ash is still regenerating, but large trees continue to die at high rates. Full paper is available here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1kXsv1L%7E...
Hi new followers. I don't post often, but to give you a sense of what I've been working on, here is a short article I wrote a few months ago. The article summarizes a recent paper from my postdoc examining how tree diversity influences emerald ash borer in post-invasion forests.
A new study examines how tree diversity and density of ash trees influence the performance of predators and parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer. One parasitoid wasp thrived in dense ash stands, while another preferred areas of lower ash density. /by @calebjwilson.bsky.social
Emerald Ash Borer: Study Offers Mixed Signals on Drivers of Effective Biological Control
A new study examines how tree diversity and density of ash trees influence the performance of predators and parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer.
entomologytoday.org
November 23, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Hi new followers. I don't post often, but to give you a sense of what I've been working on, here is a short article I wrote a few months ago. The article summarizes a recent paper from my postdoc examining how tree diversity influences emerald ash borer in post-invasion forests.
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I love that multiple research papers on urban pollinators suggest this is an issue where small actions make a big difference for little animals. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study
Researchers found no difference in the diversity of species in urban meadows compared with those in rural settings
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
I love that multiple research papers on urban pollinators suggest this is an issue where small actions make a big difference for little animals. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hey folks check out this short article I wrote summarizing our new paper on crapemyrtle aphid ecology and management in urban landscapes
Wherever crapemyrtle trees have been planted, crapemyrtle aphids have soon followed. A new guide in the Journal of #IPM details the distribution, ecology, and management of the crapemyrtle aphid in southern U.S., where the tree is a popular ornamental. /by @calebjwilson.bsky.social
Crapemyrtle Aphid: A Cosmopolitan Pest of a Popular Ornamental Tree
Wherever crapemyrtle trees are planted, crapemyrtle aphids commonly follow. A new guide details ecology and management of the crapemyrtle aphid.
entomologytoday.org
March 6, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Hey folks check out this short article I wrote summarizing our new paper on crapemyrtle aphid ecology and management in urban landscapes
Hey folks check out this article about a study we recently published
A new study on scale infestations in urban red maple trees adds evidence to the view that diversifying urban tree plantings is a sustainable and effective management strategy for otherwise difficult-to-manage pests. /by @calebjwilson.bsky.social
Are Trees in Species-Rich Urban Plantings Less Susceptible to Pest Damage?
A study on scale infestations in urban trees adds evidence that diversifying urban tree plantings is a sustainable and effective pest management strategy.
entomologytoday.org
November 17, 2023 at 3:19 PM
Hey folks check out this article about a study we recently published