News
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Animated videos advance adoption of agriculture techniques
Published on December 5, 2019
In remote areas with low literacy rates, showing animated videos in the local language demonstrating agricultural techniques results in high retention and adoption rates of those techniques, found researchers from Michigan State University.
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Bugged newsletter features success across Entomology’s work of teaching, research and extension during fall 2019
Published on December 5, 2019
Read the latest news and highlights of the MSU Department of Entomology in the Fall 2019 issue of Bugged.
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New report says six MSU AgBioResearch scientists among most highly cited
Published on December 3, 2019
Six Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.
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MSU entomologists lead effort to improve identification of Southeast Asian ambrosia beetles
Published on November 18, 2019
A team of scientists have developed a new online tool that will make it easier to identify these potentially destructive and invasive species.
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Entomology undergrad joins state fight against emerald ash borer
Published on November 15, 2019
Working at the USDA Forestry Lab on emerald ash borer gave Minali Bhatt the chance to help fight against this invasive species while gaining insight into the life of a researcher.
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MSU Extension receives endowed gift to grow ‘Heroes to Hives’ veterans program
Published on November 11, 2019
The Dick L. Wendorf Endowment for Veterans Initiatives will support the MSU Extension beekeeping program, Heroes to Hives.
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Gabriela Quinlan shares excitement of entomology, conservation and science
Published on November 5, 2019
Graduate student Gabriela Quinlan overcame her childhood fear of insects and now gets to share the excitement of bees and flowers with students and the public.
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7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on November 4, 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan.
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Will Wetzel named MSU WorkLife’s Outstanding Supervisor
Published on October 24, 2019
MSU’s outstanding supervisors represent the values and standards that contribute to a supportive workplace culture.
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Doctorate in entomology is a springboard for three careers for this alumnus
Published on October 11, 2019
Entomology alumnus Dan Herms has flourished working in the non-profit sector, academia and now with the corporate world.
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Combating the blueberry stem gall wasp
Published on October 8, 2019
Michigan State University researchers work together to create solutions, reduce impact of pest on Michigan’s blueberry crop.
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Deploying precision agriculture in developing countries provides opportunities, challenges
Published on September 30, 2019
MSU researchers are working with developing countries to bring innovative technologies and improve agricultural production and sustainability.
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Food safety course draws international participants
Published on August 12, 2019
MSU, Neogen partner to host food safety professionals from around the world
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Bugged newsletter highlights Entomology's summer activities, news and honors
Published on July 30, 2019
Read the latest news and highlights of the MSU Department of Entomology in the Summer 2019 issue of Bugged.
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Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.
