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Pechal and Benbow study postmortem microbiome to inform criminal investigations and improve public health
Published on April 11, 2018
Their work with forensic entomology is enlightening knowledge gained from criminal evidence while generating data that informs public health studies. -
Kirkpatrick and colleagues shine a light on spotted wing Drosophila trapping
Published on April 10, 2018
A recent study by Danielle Kirkpatrick and team is shining a light—a fluorescent light—on invasive fruit fly trapping. -
Farming insects for feed, food and health
Published on April 2, 2018
Jennifer Pechal and Eric Benbow's search for sustainable food security in Malawi. -
Featured Entomology graduate student Colin O’Neil
Published on March 28, 2018
Learn more about our featured graduate student Colin O’Neil and why he chose to study entomology. -
Peter White honored for exceptional teaching by north central states entomologists
Published on March 26, 2018
White uses cutting edge methodologies and entomology to teach biology courses. -
Featured Entomology undergraduate student Caitlin Peffers
Published on March 14, 2018
Caitlin Peffers shares how working in an entomology lab taught her valuable methods, why she’s fond of a certain mosquito and why other students should consider majoring in entomology. -
Entomology alumnus combines science knowledge with law to protect the wilderness
Published on February 26, 2018
Neil Kagan’s unique entomology and law degrees have led to successes such as wilderness protection acts in 18 states safeguarding over eight million acres. -
Tiny invasive insect attacking hemlock trees in Michigan
Published on February 22, 2018
A tiny insect threatens more than 170 million trees in Michigan, and the cascading ecosystem effects could be catastrophic. MSU researchers are working to stop it. -
Enhancing Great Lakes landscapes for healthy pollinators
Published on February 22, 2018
Tiny but mighty pollinators are an essential contributor to many of Michigan’s high-value fruits and vegetables. In the past 10 winters, however, American beekeepers have lost a high proportion of their colonies. -
A taxonomic update of Michigan spiders
Published on February 20, 2018
Richard J. Snider's list of spider species found in Michigan has been updated and is available for download. -
Rufus Isaacs awarded MSU’s prestigious Beal Outstanding faculty award
Published on February 9, 2018
Each year, Michigan State University honors 10 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to education and research with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards. -
Mota-Sanchez leads project to increase sustainability of Michigan’s Latino farmers
Published on January 31, 2018
David Mota-Sanchez’s team has secured $600,000 to work with beginning Latino farmers and encourage children to consider a future in farming. -
Featured Entomology graduate student Daniel Hulbert
Published on January 23, 2018
Daniel Hulbert shares the importance of insects and studying entomology, and his favorite things about his graduate studies at MSU. -
Featured entomology alumni Jamie Blow
Published on January 18, 2018
Col. Jamie Blow is our latest featured alumni. -
Jiang’s work contributes to 17 country agreement to improve global pesticide residue regulations
Published on January 16, 2018
Wayne Jiang is part of IR-4’s efforts to build global science-based standards for pesticide regulations.