2018 Highlights of Urban Entomology

Abstract

The field of urban entomology is primarily associated with the study of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, termites, and other occasional invader pests that are found within or near human-made structures. A wide array of peer-reviewed studies were published in 2018. The topics of these articles ranged from genomes and basic biology of urban insects to various applied aspects of pest management. Key findings of these papers are presented and discussed from the perspective of the contributions they make to the discipline of urban entomology. Additionally, potential future research opportunities that are evident from these publications have been outlined.

Keywords: ant; bed bug; cockroach; termite; urban pest.