News
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National team will present latest information on biological control of spotted wing Drosophila
Published on January 9, 2018
The free Feb. 23, 2018, webinar will include an update on spotted wing Drosophila research in Michigan.
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New entomology professor’s studies enlighten means for better biological control
Published on January 9, 2018
Marianna Szűcs’ research published in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Science" provides insight into improving establishment success of biological control agents.
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Rufus Isaacs awarded 2017 Distinguished Service Award by Michigan State Horticultural Society
Published on December 19, 2017
Isaacs was recognized for his outstanding research and extension work for Michigan’s fruit growers.
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Michigan State Horticultural Society awards 2017 scholarships to three entomology students
Published on December 19, 2017
Jacquelyn Albert, Holly Hooper and Margaret Lund received funding for their pursuit of graduate degrees in entomology.
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Michigan Vegetable Council chooses George Bird as Master Farmer Associate recipient
Published on December 19, 2017
The award honors those who make significant contributions to the well-being of the vegetable industry while not farming directly.
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Featured Entomology undergrad student Ian Paulsen
Published on December 8, 2017
Ian Paulsen tells us why he added a minor in entomology to his double major—and why others should as well—and how it has opened the door to many opportunities, as well as become one of the greatest decisions ever made in his life.
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Smitley receives highest horticultural entomology award from ESA
Published on November 29, 2017
Dave Smitley was honored by the Entomological Society of America (ESA) for his distinguished achievement in horticultural entomology.
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Extension IPM to benefit from $638k in NIFA grant project
Published on November 29, 2017
The team led by Joy Landis exemplifies the “integrated” in integrated pest management.
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MSU entomologists share science, network and compete at annual Entomological Society meeting
Published on November 21, 2017
MSU entomologists presented research, reconnected with alumni, met prospective students and faculty, competed in competitions and were honored at the 2018 Entomological Society of America annual meeting.
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Dong and team are refining pesticides to kill pests, not bees
Published on November 21, 2017
Researchers publish insights for improving pyrethroids to protect bees.
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Database of Lepidoptera specimens surpasses 50,000 records
Published on November 17, 2017
Database staff in the Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection have spent the past year entering label data from North American butterflies and moths into a multi-organizational database.
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Find MSU research at the Denver Entomological Society of America meeting
Published on October 31, 2017
Use this list to find MSU Entomology presentations at the ESA meeting or as an overview of our research.
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MSU Entomology welcomes new faculty in biological control
Published on October 27, 2017
Starting in January 2018, Marianna Szűcs will be joining the Michigan State University Department of Entomology as an assistant professor of biological control.
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Featured Entomology graduate student Margie Lund
Published on August 17, 2017
Read how Margie Lund found her interest in entomology through a summer job in the Isaacs lab, and her thoughts on the importance of studying entomology.
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See news and honors in Entomology Department’s Summer 2017 issue of Bugged
Published on August 16, 2017
Read how faculty and their students are winning recognition through awards and honors for the quality of research, extension and teaching produced.
