College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

News

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Eric Benbow honored for his contributions to forensic science

  Published on March 31, 2021
  Benbow’s research examines the applied ecology of insect–microbial interactions within several systems including forensics.

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  Students host event exploring socioeconomic equity in higher education

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Entomology graduate student Dan Turner shares about organizing an event with Harvard sociologist Anthony Jack and explains why entomology students are passionate about this topic.

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  Entomologist Larry Gut honored with MSU’s Beal Outstanding Faculty Award

  Published on March 25, 2021
  Gut is one of 10 faculty being recognized with the prestigious award for dedication and innovation in research, extension and teaching.

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  Entomology alumni John Wallace on making a difference

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Wallace leveraged his MSU Entomology studies and network to help exonerate innocent men and pursue solutions to the mystery disease, Buruli ulcer.

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  MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.

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  New grant to help carrot and wheat growers deter invisible pests

  Published on March 12, 2021
  Entomologist Marisol Quintanilla will lead a team in unraveling the mysteries of a microscopic pest of carrots and wheat.

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  Entomology and PSM professor receives 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

  Published on March 12, 2021
  Karimbhai Maredia, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Month.

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  Collecting insects brings friends and family together for this Entomology undergrad

  Published on March 8, 2021
  Entomology undergraduate Andrew Jones shares his passion for insects with friends and family. Learn more about Jones and his time at MSU.

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  Jenna Walters’ research explores impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Graduate student Jenna Walters shares her passion for entomology and insect photography, and her research on the impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination.

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  Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

  Published on February 24, 2021
  MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.

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  MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

  Published on February 19, 2021
  An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.

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  Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases

  Published on February 18, 2021
  Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan

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  MSU researcher working to address emerald ash borer

  Published on February 5, 2021
  Invasive species research aimed at supporting management plans across the state

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  MSU entomology researcher focuses on biological control methods for invasive species

  Published on February 5, 2021
  Partnering with state agencies to respond to swallow-wort vines