Emily Sur with Insect Eavesdropper (IMAGE)

Kansas State University

Emily Sur with Insect Eavesdropper

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Some crop pests are nearly impossible to see — but they may still be making noise. Emily Sur, a master's student in entomology at Kansas State University, is leading research in collaboration with other universities to test a new technology that listens to insect activity inside plants.

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Crystal Ly/Kansas State University.

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