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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.
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens

Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
Two Entomology post-doctoral researchers honored with USDA NIFA fellowships

Published on July 9, 2019
One’s work will make habitat for bees safer, while the other will manipulate plant odors to confuse insect pests or encourage their natural enemies.
Megan Andrews found a whole new world while working in an entomology lab

Published on July 8, 2019
Undergraduate student Megan Andrews says she discovered insects are interesting and underrated. Since working in the Gut lab, she has changed her major to pursue a career in entomology.
MSU entomologists receive $2.5 million from National Science Foundation to study infectious disease

Published on July 2, 2019
A team of scientists, including two from Michigan State University, has been awarded a four-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Love of the outdoors and creativity make entomology a good fit for Max Helmberger

Published on June 28, 2019
Graduate student Max Helmberger is passionate about communicating the importance of soil and insects in an engaging way. He supplements his research by developing clay animation and card games.
Bug House Featured in LSJ's Summer Bucket List

Published on June 19, 2019
The Bug House was featured last week as part of the Lansing State Journal's 2019 summer "bucket list" for Lansing. We're #9 in a list of 21 fun things to do around Lansing!
How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score

Published on June 18, 2019
A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed.
Btk: One management option for Lymantria dispar

Published on May 22, 2019
Answers to frequently asked questions about using Bt products to control Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during outbreaks.
CANR names new leader of international programs

Published on May 20, 2019
Karim Maredia has been named a senior global scholar and the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Entomology celebrates award recipients and donors

Published on May 13, 2019
The 2019 awards reception brought together happy recipients with family, friends and the donors who make awards possible.
MSU to partner with Egyptian Center of Excellence for Agriculture funded by USAID

Published on May 6, 2019
Michigan State University is a partner institution on a five-year, $30 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development to establish an Egyptian Center of Excellence for Agriculture.
Pollinators in urban landscapes

Published on May 1, 2019
Most plants need pollination to reproduce and grow fruit. While some plants are wind-pollinated, many require assistance from insects, bats, hummingbirds or other animals.
Protecting pollinators during home lawn grub control

Published on May 1, 2019
The most widely used insecticides for grub infestations of lawns are neonicotinoid insecticides, which are toxic to pollinators if they are sprayed over flowers.
Do not spray pollinator-attractive plants with insecticides when open flowers are present

Published on May 1, 2019
It is clear to most people that insecticides sprayed onto open flowers can be highly toxic to bees, even if they are sprayed early in the morning or at night when bees are not present.