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Adam Ingrao: Connecting Veterans and Agriculture

Published on June 6, 2018
According to Ingrao, connecting farmers with fellow veterans is not much of a stretch. “It really is just a conversation that has to take place. And that conversation happening with another veteran, usually the veterans respond really well."
Landis Lab

The Landis lab focuses on the ecology, conservation and management of insects in landscapes containing both natural and managed ecosystems.
Collecting and Preserving MSU Entomology Bug Traps 2019

MSU FBIC employees assist with a diverse array of projects on the station and in the UP. Nick and Mitch collect insect survey traps across the UP to look for invasive pests and collect population information on other native insects. The project's lead Investigator is Deb McCullough based out of East Lansing MI.
Entomology (B.S.)

Courses are designed to give the student an understanding of the structure, classification, identification, function, biology, ecology, and management of beneficial and harmful arthropods, and the communities and ecosystems where insects occur.
Barry Pittendrigh

Lab Director, Adjunct Professor
pittendr@msu.edu
517-432-6109
Emilie Cole

Research Assistant I
coleemi1@msu.edu
517-884-2058
Larry Olsen

Professor Emeritus
olsenl@msu.edu
517-355-8421
Howard Russell, M.S.

Insect / Arthropod Diagnostician
bugman@msu.edu
517-353-9386
MSU entomologist identifies potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ for pesticide resistance

Published on October 27, 2020
Fruit fly model lays groundwork for future insecticide resistance management innovations
Entomology and PSM professor receives 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

Published on March 12, 2021
Karimbhai Maredia, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Month.
Zika virus concerns for Michigan residents

Published on February 10, 2016
How concerned should Michiganders be about being infected with the Zika virus? An MSU entomologist responds.
Tracking the spread of invaders that creep, crawl and destroy

Published on July 1, 2020
Howard Russell, an insect and arthropod diagnostician with MSU Diagnostic Services, identifies pests and solutions to assure plant health for Michigan growers and home owners.
Animated videos advance adoption of agriculture techniques

Published on December 5, 2019
In remote areas with low literacy rates, showing animated videos in the local language demonstrating agricultural techniques results in high retention and adoption rates of those techniques, found researchers from Michigan State University.
Entomology professor emeritus receives CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

Published on February 25, 2020
George Bird to receive 2020 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award at ANR Week.
An undergraduate’s passion for student governance and entomology pave way to career in science policy

Published on February 4, 2020
Entomology undergraduate Osten Eschedor is finding her path through student leadership, volunteering in the Bug House and calling Lyman Briggs College her home.
MSU Entomology alumna’s studies led to a career with an international conservation society

Published on February 14, 2020
Motivated by a love of pollinators, alumna Emily May suggests those interested in graduate studies find work that motivates them and builds community.
MSU Entomology releases new Bug Talk podcast

Published on March 18, 2020
Bug Talk is a place for seminar speakers and department members to share their lives, passions and hobbies with a goal of creating a community around science communication.
MSU Entomology honors its 2020 outstanding staff and students

Published on June 18, 2020
Learn about these recipients of the Department’s endowed fellowships, outstanding accomplishment awards, travel awards and more.
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 entomologists lead effort to improve identification of Southeast Asian ambrosia beetles

Published on November 18, 2019
A team of scientists have developed a new online tool that will make it easier to identify these potentially destructive and invasive species.