News
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Bugged summer 2018 issue showcases Entomology news and honors
Published on August 17, 2018
Catch up on what the Entomology Department has been doing the past few months in the summer 2018 issue of Bugged.
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Superweeds, secondary pests & lack of biodiversity are frequent GMO concerns
Published on August 15, 2018
Since the introduction of GMO crops, consumers, policymakers and scientists alike have raised concerns over their potential negative effects on the environment.
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Resistance: Yesterday, today & tomorrow
Published on August 15, 2018
Resistance is not a new phenomenon, nor is it a direct result of the introduction of genetically modified organisms, according to Michigan State University researchers.
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Growing new soybeans for Uganda
Published on August 15, 2018
GMOs could offer new opportunities to smallholder farmers.
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Gabriela Quinlan selected to receive North Central Region SARE grant
Published on August 2, 2018
She will research whether improved nutrition through supplemental feeding and improved apiary location speeds up recovery and improves colony survival.
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Anthony VanWoerkom joins North Central Region IR-4 as new regional field coordinator
Published on July 23, 2018
The Department of Entomology and North Central Region IR-4 welcome Entomology alumnus Anthony VanWoerkom as the new regional field coordinator beginning Aug. 1, 2018.
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MSU researchers explore diversity as new weapon against crop pests
Published on July 18, 2018
Researchers in the lab of Michigan State University entomologist William Wetzel are trying to find new ways to combat insect pests by taking advantage of one of nature’s built-in defenses – diversity.
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BeeTV now broadcasting live from Bailey Hall
Published on July 18, 2018
Watch the rooftop beehives on MSU’s Bailey Hall from anywhere at any time.
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Featured Entomology graduate student Nicole Wonderlin
Published on July 13, 2018
Nicole Wonderlin loves research, teaching STEM…and carpenter bees. Read on to learn more about our featured Entomology graduate student, her teaching assistantship and why we should learn more about insects.
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Photography displays beauty close to home in Michigan
Published on June 28, 2018
MSU Entomology Chairperson Bill Ravlin takes insect images around the world, but this backyard beauty was chosen for a publication cover.
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Featured Entomology alumni Ernie Bernard
Published on June 27, 2018
Ernie Bernard is the 2018 recipient of our department’s Distinguished Alumni Award and our latest featured alumni.
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Become a champion for pollinators with new online course from MSU
Published on June 27, 2018
Self-paced and free online course provides a broad view of issues around pollinators and their health.
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Featured Entomology undergraduate student Connor Sturr
Published on June 18, 2018
Connor Sturr has two passions: entomology and music. Learn how this Spartan Marching Band member got started with studying entomology at MSU, and the advice he gives to others considering its major.
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Entomology postdoc Graham enters “The Conversation” about importance of wild bees
Published on June 14, 2018
Kelsey Graham’s column aims to increase public understanding that wild bees are key pollinators and some species are disappearing.
