Entemological Warfare: Is it happening in Our Country Without us Being AWARE of it? PART 1

What is Entomological warfare?

Humans have waged entomological warfare, the use of insects and other arthropods as part of wartime tactics, in myriad ways for thousands of years. The long history of entomological warfare makes it a fascinating subject with many interesting examples from both entomological and sociological standpoints. This brief review is not meant to make light of this serious subject but rather to encourage reflection on sometimes regrettable actions of the past and inspire hope for positive humanitarian applications of entomology in the present and the future.

Entomological warfare (EW) has manifested through human history in three main forms: insects directly used as weapons, insects used to destroy crops, and insects used as vectors to inflict disease. More recently, though, insects have become sources of innovation for advanced military technology.

-By Ryan C. Gott, Ph.D.

I wrote a thread about entomological warfare under the ‘guise of climate change’

When the Emerald Ash Beatle was brought to my attention, I began to notice a pattern of these bugs entering our country at a rapid pace and killing our livestock, trees, and causing viruses. The common denominator I seem to find is funding from Bill Gates via OXITEC and grants received.

First lets start with the Emerald Ash Borer:

A supposed “tip”