Lou Sorkin

The bed bug problem in the United States doesn't seem to be going away any time soon, and because of that, the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup is kicking off the National Bed Bug Summit today to try and figure out a way to rid us of these pesky pests. Lou Sorkin, an entomologist from the American Museum of Natural History details why these bugs are still a persistent problem.

Lou Sorkin, entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History, discusses how bird mites can move from nests into your home, and what to do to prevent, and combat, an infestation.

Crickets are an important part of the urban ecosystem, but little is known about their presence in and around New York. Sam Droege, biologist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, and Lou Sorkin, entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History, explain the upcoming NYC Cricket Crawl and ...

In February, the Brian Lehrer Show covered a new military recruitment effort aimed at skilled foreign nationals. Jae-Hee Shim, immigration reporter for Korea Times New York, talks Korean participation in this program and discusses other programs available to immigrants to fast track the US citizenship process.

Following Up: Bed Bugs