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MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.
New grant to help carrot and wheat growers deter invisible pests

Published on March 11, 2021
Entomologist Marisol Quintanilla will lead a team in unraveling the mysteries of a microscopic pest of carrots and wheat.
Entomology and PSM professor receives 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

Published on March 11, 2021
Karimbhai Maredia, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Month.
Collecting insects brings friends and family together for this Entomology undergrad

Published on March 7, 2021
Entomology undergraduate Andrew Jones shares his passion for insects with friends and family. Learn more about Jones and his time at MSU.
Jenna Walters’ research explores impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination

Published on February 28, 2021
Graduate student Jenna Walters shares her passion for entomology and insect photography, and her research on the impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination.
Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

Published on February 24, 2021
MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.
Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases

Published on February 18, 2021
Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan
MSU researcher working to address emerald ash borer

Published on February 5, 2021
Invasive species research aimed at supporting management plans across the state
MSU entomology researcher focuses on biological control methods for invasive species

Published on February 5, 2021
Partnering with state agencies to respond to swallow-wort vines
Studying how an infectious disease-causing pathogen thrives in the environment

Published on February 1, 2021
MSU infectious disease researcher Eric Benbow is using a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study Mycobacterium ulcerans, a pathogen that causes infectious disease and flourishes in tropical regions.
Bugged newsletter on entomology during fall/winter 2020

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