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Dave Coyle

@drdavecoyle.bsky.social
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Entomology, forestry, forest health, Extension, science communication, life in academia. Youth sports coach and dog owner. And you can't have too much bacon.

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Large numbers of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are likely becoming increasing fouled by algae & diverse invertebrates. These species will subsequently be dispersed over a global scale when normal shipping operations resume. #bioinvasions #invasivespecies link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Closure of the Strait of Hormuz may trigger a bioinvasion super-spreader event - Biological Invasions
The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are causing substantial humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical impacts and disrupting global trade. While the human and economic effects remain the focus of ...
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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Removing the keystone would cause the arch to collapse. This is the classic analogy for the concept of a "keystone species" - a species whose influence on the structure & diversity of a community is so strong relative to its abundance that its removal would cause the structure to collapse. #ecology
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Grow more trees, you say? Often where trees would grow best and make the most $$ for growers are also the places best suited for agricultural crops. In the Midwest, corn/soybeans/sugar beets/whatever are more valuable than trees. It all boils down to economics. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Hot off the press! Status update for the #invasivespecies Asian longhorned beetle in the U.S. Note the new double spot in SC... #wompwomp More information at www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-...
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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The global spread of this beetle “will fundamentally alter ecosystem structure and landscape dynamics wherever it gains a foothold.” I also expect it will exacerbate the urban heat island effect by reducing the tree canopy in every city it invades. #bioinvasions www.science.org/content/arti...
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Tree-killing beetle is spreading to urban forests around the world
As researchers piece together the pest’s global trek, countries are working to contain the growing threat
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Jay and I conduct "caterpillar walks" every year, and I know this webinar will be engaging, entertaining, and have lots of amazing caterpillar pictures. Register for free at: www.scwf.org/events/intro...
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Chris Wiebe @chriswiebe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Wow. “The three directorates are being required to pull back NSF proposals that have already passed peer review and have been recommended for funding. Some of the funds will be funnelled to another project, a brainchild of the White House OSTP.” www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NSF plans cuts to core science programmes to fund White House initiative
A proposed clawback of already distributed research funds comes as the US agency’s budget is already squeezed and it struggling to clear a backlog of grant applications.
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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Good morning. Today is the LAST DAY to comment on the proposed OMB rule that will, honestly, destroy science in the US. And it will do FAR MORE THAN THAT. www.theverge.com/science/9576...
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The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it
‘Everyone will be affected, not just scientists. Every community in the country.’
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
There's a fungus amongus (and no I'm not talking about the debut album from Incubus) and we brought all these #fungi together so you can see just how many forest #pathogens are in much of North America. Some lists are lame, but this one is pretty cool... neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1579...
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Where it is or what it is? That is the question (we tried to answer). While a lot of native saproxylic insects used a non-native tree species (eucalyptus), it wasn't as many as used a native tree species (loblolly pine). #bioinvasions #nativespecies #decomposers www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Effects of Eucalyptus wood and leaf litter on saproxylic insects in the southeastern United States - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Effects of Eucalyptus wood and leaf litter on saproxylic insects in the southeastern United States
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
“[It’s] like a big ‘Going Out of Business’ sign on the storefront of American science.” ESA Executive Director Chris Stelzig joined other scientific society leaders in discussing the impacts of OMB’s proposed “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/07/08/g...
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Guest Post — Where Do We Go From Here? How Scientific Societies are Thinking about the Proposed OMB Funding Rule - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's post features conversations with society publishing leaders resisting the proposed OMB rule change for federal research funding.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Interested in #invasivespecies and #bioinvasions anyone? Join us for a free webinar tomorrow!
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Ainsley S @americanbeetles.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
wait what
screenshot from WebMD, under an article ("reviewed by an MD") titled "Brown Recluse Spiders: What to Know": the amazing assertion that brown recluses are THE MOST COMMON BROWN SPIDER IN THE UNITED STATES
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Dr. Danny Haelewaters 🏳️‍🌈🍄🪰🦇🔬🧬 @dhaelewa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Please take the time to review and sign this petition in support of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, which are being threatened in the face of the USDA reorganization efforts. c.org/KQWY7fNhGw 🍄
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Preserve and support the U​.​S. National Fungus Collections
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Good, clear thread here on the potential impacts our own government may have on science.
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 29/05/2026
It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I know I'm a bit old school on the whole AI thing, but I do believe there is immense value in the ability of people to put their own thoughts in writing - and not just edit a bunch of words put together by some Skynet system and say they're our own.
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tomate 🍅 @jascha.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026
When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Can you detect invasive plants from the air? Yes you can! I mean, it's not as easy as it sounds, but it can be done... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Check out our shiny new paper on Anoplophora beetles! We summarize the history and what's known about this group of global invaders and perpetual pests. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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New Insights on the Ecology, Economics, and Management of Anoplophora Longhorned Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) - Current Forestry Reports
Current Forestry Reports - The genus Anoplophora includes 52 species, of which three are known to be invasive and a fourth has recently been identified as a potential international high-risk...
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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Screwworm imported from Argentina, caught at border inspection in Florida. The interception isn't itself cause for alarm and shows the government is still functioning. Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Good news: they changed it to a Joro! Nice work folks. Bad news: it looks like some AI generated stuff... www.edhat.com/news/potenti...
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Potentially Invasive Spider Spotted at Santa Barbara County Business - edhat
A potentially invasive Joro Spider was spotted at a Santa Barbara County business, confirmed the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Best we can tell (we talked to the folks out there), this was a one-off spider that hitchhiked over there somehow...doesn't appear to be a population. At this point, anyway...
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
'Tis the season, y'all.
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A history of mistletoe: The parasitic ‘dung on a twig'
From its role in kissing to mythological healing powers, mistletoe’s roots run deep.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
It's one thing to know *what* an #invasivespecies is, and it's another to know *how* to impact real change. This course will teach you the latter, and (we hope) will equate to measurable on-the-gound action to help battle the invasive species problem in the U.S. and abroad. Check it out!
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Home - Invasive Species Ambassador Training
The Wild Spotter Invasive Species Ambassador Training is tentatively scheduled for February 3-5, 2026, at the Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge in Alabama.
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Two new studies offer good news about Jorō spiders: Products labelled for spider control are safe and effective against them, and they are both unlikely to bite and generally harmless if they do. /by @drdavecoyle.bsky.social
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Jorō Spiders: Pretty, Big, and Not Very Bitey
Two new studies offer good news about Jorō spiders: Common spider control products are effective against them, and their bites are both unlikely and generally harmless.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Well...it turns out that the stuff in dish soap degrades the cuticle of most arthropods (including beneficial insects). I don't know how long the residue persists from that, but it's not completely safe for non-target stuff. Careful application is key, as you know!
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Joro spiders want 3 things: to not be touched or held, to not be in your house, and to not bite you. Great new article by Gayoung Lee @gizmodo.com! gizmodo.com/theyre-huge-...
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They’re Huge, They’re Creepy, and They’re Back—An Expert’s Tips for Joro Spider Season
An entomologist answers your questions about the Joro invasion this fall.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I'm not saying that stuff doesn't work (we tried it, and it does) but I'm a state employee so my official company policy is to recommend folks only used labeled products.
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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Entomologists have been saying this for a while, but new evidence published confirms: Joro spiders are not a major health risk. See original thread for link to research papers
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
They're definitely negatively impacting native spider diversity. Our team has been conducting our "spider surveys" for 4 years now and there's a clear impact of Joros on native orbweavers: more Joros = less (or often no) native orbweavers. We'll probably publish this info after this season.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Want to get rid of Joro spiders? This #bioinvasion can be managed using commonly available products. Sure, other things work, but please just stick to the labeled stuff (i.e., don't spray machine lubricant all over the place). New #openaccess study in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JEE provides info.
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Chemical management strategies for the invasive Jorō spider, Trichonephila clavata (Araneae: Araneidae)
Abstract. Historically, spider management has received relatively little attention in the literature compared to insect pests, and few studies have examine
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Will Joro spiders (a #bioinvasion in the SE US) bite you, and if they do will it hurt? Turns out they won't bite without a LOT of provocation, and their bites are akin to a mosquito bite - some redness, swelling, and largely gone in a day. Study is #openaccess in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JME.
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Keep calm and carry on: bites from Trichonephila clavata are unlikely and cause minimal discomfort
Abstract. Arachnophobia is a widespread phenomenon, despite the fact that the vast majority of spiders pose no meaningful threat to people. The introductio
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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...
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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.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Super psyched to have a bunch of our ALB work come out in this special issue! #bioinvasions
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
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 · 15/08/2025
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 · 14/08/2025
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.
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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 · 12/08/2025
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 · 12/08/2025
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 · 02/08/2025
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 · 30/06/2025
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...
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Kudzu Identification, History, and Control
YouTube video by FNRClemson
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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 · 24/06/2025
TAKE OFF, EH. Emerald ash borer is on the move again (though truth be told, it's not all that surprising...).
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Part 1 AND Part 2! #bonusknowledge
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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 · 23/04/2025
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!
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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 · 12/03/2025
The Department of Government Efficiency showing what it means to be, well, not efficient.
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Dave Coyle @drdavecoyle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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.
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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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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🚨 Only 1 week left! 🚨 Submit your abstracts and register by Feb 28th for the International Young Researchers Conference on Invasive Species! 🗓️ May 6-7, 2025 | 🌍 Online & Free 📢 Connect, share insights, and network with young researchers worldwide tackling invasive species! iyrcis.webs.uvigo.es
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