College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

News

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  Bugged newsletter on entomology during fall/winter 2020

  Published on January 12, 2021
  News from our faculty, students, alumni and collaborators.

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  Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension

  Published on December 4, 2020
  The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology.

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  Doug Landis named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

  Published on November 24, 2020
  Landis was nominated for distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, particularly for uncovering the role of landscape structure in regulating insect biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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  Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House

  Published on November 23, 2020
  You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Maria Davis’ integrated experience at MSU is right fit for provost skills

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Entomology alumna Maria Davis, now a college provost, values skills developed from teaching, field research and mentoring.

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  Haosu Cong reflects on how insects were woven into his life and eventually became a career focus

  Published on October 29, 2020
  Graduate student Haosu Cong has found a real connection between insects and himself and is proud to have become an entomologist.

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  MSU entomologist identifies potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ for pesticide resistance

  Published on October 27, 2020
  Fruit fly model lays groundwork for future insecticide resistance management innovations

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  MSU receives $2 million USDA grant to improve blueberry pollination

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Michigan State University has received a four-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative to improve blueberry pollination.

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  Entomology undergrad shares love of bugs with peers and public through leadership

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Brenna Jeffs talks about her service as Bug Club president, educating the public as a Bug House volunteer, and how she came to love entomology.

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  MSU entomologists join $5.4 million effort to develop sustainable management of spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on October 13, 2020
  The new grant aims to develop systems-based integrated management programs of the invasive fruit fly spotted wing Drosophila, a major pest of fruit.

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  MSU entomologist receives grant to study control of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

  Published on October 12, 2020
  Ned Walker, a professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, has received a $100,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine insecticide-treated resting stations that kill mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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  MSU researchers examine how people reinvent techniques they have learned through educational animations

  Published on October 7, 2020
  Animated SAWBO videos produce desired results even when users slightly deviated from processes

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  Investigating the impact of heatwaves on natural and agricultural ecosystems

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Michigan State University entomology assistant professor Will Wetzel and his lab analyze how extreme weather events and climate variability can influence interactions between insects and plants.