The Emergence and Sustainability of Urban Entomology

Urban entomology is the study of arthropod and other pests of the urban environment. It has gained worldwide recognition as a distinct discipline. Its origin is associated with Walter Ebeling's publication Urban Entomology in 1975. Urbanization, invasive pests, increased demand for pest managem...

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Published inAnnual review of entomology Vol. 69; no. 1; pp. 59 - 79
Main Authors Rust, Michael K, Lee, Chow-Yang, Bennett, Gary W, Robinson, William H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Annual Reviews 25.01.2024
Subjects
Animals
Arthropods
Cities
discipline
Entomology
history
invasive species
pest management
urban pests
discipline
history
pest management
invasive species
urban pests
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Summary:Urban entomology is the study of arthropod and other pests of the urban environment. It has gained worldwide recognition as a distinct discipline. Its origin is associated with Walter Ebeling's publication Urban Entomology in 1975. Urbanization, invasive pests, increased demand for pest management services, and changes in legislation collided in the 1970s to create a need for research and extension activities worldwide. This resulted in urban entomology as a discipline and, within two decades, its national and international recognition. In this review, we present the factors that led to the development of urban entomology and how they have shaped its current meaning. As urbanization intensifies and the global economy increases, the demands for urban pest management will continue to grow. We discuss how these future challenges may shape and alter the discipline.
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ISSN:0066-4170
1545-4487
DOI:10.1146/annurev-ento-012423-110612