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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Bugged newsletter on Entomology during summer 2020

Published on September 24, 2020
Virus or no virus, MSU Entomology continues to attract great students, staff and faculty, expand our capabilities and enjoy support from alumni, industry partners, students and anyone impacted by insects. Read more in this issue of Bugged.
MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant

Published on September 23, 2020
MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

Published on September 11, 2020
MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions

Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU.
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects

Published on August 21, 2020
MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity.
MSU hosts soybean virtual field day

Published on August 17, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual soybean field day Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m.
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.
Friend and mentor inspired Louise Labbate to pursue career in entomology

Published on July 24, 2020
Graduate student Louise Labbate talks about her time at MSU and how a fellow Spartan sparked her desire to learn more about entomology.
Michael Kalwajtys learns more about the world around him through entomology

Published on July 16, 2020
Undergraduate student Michael Kalwajtys shares experiences with entomology and how its uniqueness offers endless opportunities to go outside and learn hands-on.