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Entomologist awarded early career award by international organization for women scientists
Published on January 28, 2019
Elizabeth Bandason will be researching biological control of diamondback moth in her home country of Malawi. -
Helping honey bees pollinate pickling cucumber fields
Published on January 21, 2019
Watch our new video to learn more about pollinating cucumbers by honey bees. -
Forensic entomologist is helping TV crime investigators solve a cold case
Published on January 18, 2019
A lack of insects is puzzling crime investigators and forensic entomologist Eric Benbow, who is researching answers to help solve a cold case. -
Entomology alumna is making a difference in the world we live in
Published on January 10, 2019
Maj. Jaree Johnson is working to ensure soldiers and civilians are safe from vector-borne diseases and pests. -
Entomologist secures $300k to stop invasive plant threatening deer, livestock, monarchs and plant diversity
Published on January 3, 2019
Marianna Szűcs will research whether a Ukrainian moth can help stop invasive black and pale swallow-wort vines in Michigan. -
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees. -
Studying the impact of diversity in all forms
Published on January 1, 2019
Entomologist Will Wetzel is trying to understand the consequences of environmental variability for plants and insects, as well as how they cope and survive in the face of it. -
Entomology's department newsletter Bugged now available for fall 2018
Published on December 17, 2018
The Fall 2018 issue of Bugged showcases recent news, honors and awards of faculty, staff and alumni within the Entomology Department. -
Featured Entomology alumni Mollie McIntosh
Published on December 14, 2018
Mollie McIntosh is an associate professor at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, our latest featured alumni. -
Plants’ defense against insects is a bouquet
Published on December 13, 2018
A study led by post-doctoral scholar Andrea Glassmire sheds light on how a blend of chemicals strengthens plants’ defense against insect pests. -
MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers
Published on November 5, 2018
MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016. -
Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center
Published on October 26, 2018
MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University. -
Featured Entomology graduate student Toby Petrice
Published on October 24, 2018
To Toby Petrice, insects are more than just fascinating creatures—they’re important to agriculture and ecosystem health, and there’s always something new to learn about them. -
Featured Entomology undergraduate student Elisabeth Darling
Published on October 15, 2018
From chasing butterflies as a little kid to attending one of the most well-known entomology conferences, Elisabeth Darling has had quite the entomological journey. -
Entomology alumnus Scott Shaw recognized with UW lifetime achievement award
Published on October 5, 2018
Oh, the places you’ll go. Who knew Thing One and Thing Two could lead to success through degrees in entomology?