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The Bug House is seeking donations to expand programs and outreach

Published on June 20, 2025
The Bug House is seeking donations to expand programming by adding an additional open house each month.
National Pollinator Week at MSU – planting for the future

Published on June 16, 2025
The MSU campus is buzzing with activity this summer.
Joseph Noling Receives 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

Published on May 27, 2025
MSU Entomology alumnus Joseph Noling received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for his impactful career in nematology and pest management.
Extreme heat affects blueberry pollen nutrition, bee health and plant reproduction, study finds

Published on May 14, 2025
A recent study led by MSU Entomology graduate Jenna Walters found that extreme heat negatively impacts blueberry pollen nutrition, bee health and plant reproduction, highlighting the critical link between climate change and crop production.
The BUG Project Launches Urban Bee Study Across the Great Lakes Region

Published on May 12, 2025
The BUG Project has launched a community-science initiative called "Urban Bees of the Great Lakes Region" to engage the public in studying urban bee behavior and improve pollinator habitats in urban agriculture across the region.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

Published on May 8, 2025
The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
Spartan Threads: How One Student's Path Was Woven Years Before He Knew It

Published on May 7, 2025
Fulbright scholar Solo Arman Peralta Mercene earned a master’s in entomology at MSU and graduated in spring 2025. He now returns to the Philippines to help farmers combat invasive pests, reflecting on the unexpected connections that shaped his journey.
Insect Artist Jennifer Angus Visits MSU

Published on April 28, 2025
Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her insect-based installations, returned to MSU for a lecture and to reconnect with the Department of Entomology after serving as a panelist at its Excellence in Insect Science Symposium in 2024.
Cognato receives CANR Research Fellow Career Award

Published on April 22, 2025
Anthony Cognato, Ph.D., of the Department of Entomology, will be honored with the ANR Research Fellow Career Award on May 8
Overuse of Bt Corn Leads to Pest Resistance in U.S. Corn

Published on April 11, 2025
A new study co-authored by MSU entomologist Christina DiFonzo found that overuse of genetically modified Bt corn in the U.S. Corn Belt has led to widespread resistance in corn rootworm populations, reducing the crop's effectiveness and profitability.
New farm manager named at MSU Entomology, Plant Pathology Research Centers

Published on April 1, 2025
Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager. He has held positions at MSU since 2011.
Anders Huseth joins MSU Entomology

Published on March 25, 2025
Anders Huseth will join MSU Entomology in fall 2025 as an assistant professor of AgInformatics, one of six new faculty positions in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources created through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
MSU Studies on Pollinators and Corn Earworm Among Most Cited in Environmental Entomology Journal

Published on March 20, 2025
Two 2023 studies involving MSU Entomology researchers have gained recognition for their contributions to understanding bee foraging and Corn Earworm pupation, offering valuable insights for sustainable agriculture.
New Bee Collection at MSU Preserves Vital Data for Future Research

Published on March 12, 2025
Dr. Rufus Isaacs' lab at MSU has contributed nearly 8,000 bee specimens to the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection, providing valuable data for future research on bee decline, biodiversity, and climate change.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.