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Trifold Brochure Of Greater Banded Hornet

August 30, 2016

Please click on the link in red to download a pdf brochure with information about the greater banded hornet. Vespa tropica

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Invasive Insects, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

And One Root Said To The Other Root, “Don’t I Know You from Somewhere?”

August 17, 2016

The global population of cycad plants is facing increasing threats, but research-driven decisions are rarely achievable for conservationists. The general lack of applied research on cycad plants has been discussed for decades, yet many of the roughly 340 species have never been the subject of ecology or horticulture experimental work. The paucity of empirical information […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

The Greater Banded Hornet Has Found Its Way To Guam

July 28, 2016

A new species of wasp was recently found on Guam and identified by entomologists at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), University of Guam as Vespa tropica, also known as the greater banded hornet. These wasps are large and aggressive which make them a possible health hazard to individuals with allergies to bees […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Invasive Insects, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

Marianas Varroa mites might not carry virus

July 15, 2016

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at UOG is uncovering some very interesting information about honeybee health in the Marianas. Chris Rosario, research associate with the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at CNAS has been surveying bees on Guam and in the region as part of the Honeybee Health Survey funded by USDA-APHIS. […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Honeybees, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

Coconut Rhino Beetle Bow Tie Trap

July 10, 2016

Filed Under: Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

Island Images: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

July 10, 2016

Filed Under: Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

The Dirt on Packaged Rhino Beetles

July 6, 2016

Seeds, insects, earthworms, parasitic worms, mushrooms and more can be found in soil. It is for this very reason that Guam law prohibits the importation of soil into the territory, in order to keep out unwanted invasive plants and animals. The College of Natural and Applied Sciences Extension and Outreach personnel at the University of […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Invasive Insects, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

CNAS looking for wild bee colonies

June 11, 2016

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at the University of Guam is looking for wild bees. Chris Rosario, research associate with the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at CNAS has been surveying bees on Guam and in the region as part of the Honeybee Health Survey funded by USDA-APHIS. “Bees are not only […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Honeybees, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News Tagged With: bee colonies, bees, honey bees

GovGuam, UOG and USDA Cooperate to Prevent Arrival of Invasive Species Hitch-hiking on FestPac Materials

May 26, 2016

Several invasive species have been intercepted in materials imported in support of the Pacific Festival of the Arts currently being held on Guam. In the latest incidence, on May 21, officers of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency intercepted live insects on coconut leaves shipped from Rota Island. A small leaf sample, with insects attached, […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Invasive Insects, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

CNAS publishes free e-book for FESTPAC

May 19, 2016

In celebration of the Festival of the Pacific Arts, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences is offering a free e-book. Flora and Fauna of Guam introduces interesting facts about plants and animals, some of which are found only in the Mariana Islands. Visually stunning photographs document magnificent mantas, endangered snails, and rare plants taken by CNAS professors, […]

Filed Under: CNAS News, Extension & Outreach News, Uncategorized, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center News

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CNAS & Japan Researchers Work on CRB Problem 11/19/2018

UOG Team Seeks Solutions for Greater Banded Hornet 11/12/2018

CNAS Student Wins STEM Diversity Award 11/10/2028

UOG Rhino Team in Australia 9/14/2018

An Oasis for Orchids 9/5/2018

Trees & Shrubs Book Launch 9/4/2018

ABC Radio Australia Talks Breadfruit with Dr. Yang 8/16/2018

Guam-based Cycad Research at National Conference 8/14/2018

Viral Control Wanted 8/10/2018

Radio New Zealand CRB Interview with Dr. Moore 8/10/2018

UOG Looking for Lethal Virus for CRB 8/8/2018

New Invasive Insect on Guam 7/26/2018

Special Intensive for Micronesian Foresters7/1/2018

UOG Course Good for the Region 7/3/2018

STEAM: From Dance to Nutrition 6/7/2018

Tison Award for Former Env. Science Graduate 5/21/2018

Pineapple Partnership 5/14/2018

If Pigs Could Fly 5/1/2018

First Female Plant Pathologist 3/24/2018

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Update 3/12/2018

STEM Success at CNAS 2/5/2018

Spotlight on Bees 1/24/2018

Island Fresh Joins CNAS 5-2-1 Campaign 1/18/2018

CNAS E&O Agent Finds Tomato Virus 1/4/2018

Tracking Killers by Their Beats 1/2/2018

Famous Fadang 12/3/2017

PDN on Upcoming Cycad Workshop 11/26/2017

Fadang  Studies Highlighted 11/21/2017

GPEPP Featured by Andersen AFB 10/30/2017

UOG Sea Grant Gets Reel (8/7/2017)

CNAS Cycad Research Featured (8/3/2017)

UOG Sea Grant Students Featured (7/24/2017)

CNAS Bio Major at Harvard for Summer (7/18/2017)

Enormous Bee Hive Relocated by CNAS Researchers (7/14/2017)

Another New Insect Harms Native Shrub (6/20/2017)

E&O Entomologist Assists GDOA (6/19/2017)
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