The entomology department is excited to announce our new forest entomologist, Dr. Amy Trowbridge.  Amy’s research focuses on how climate variability can alters a tree’s […]

Monarchs are on the move one their 2000+ mile trip to their overwintering ground in Mexico.  Monarch expert, Dr. karen Oberhauser describes the biology of […]

It seems intuitive that bees herbivores that eat pollen and nectar.  Fascinating research by Dr. Prarthana Dharampal and Dr. Shawn Steffan has found that the […]

Mice play an important role with ticks such as deer ticks, but until now some of the basic nesting habits of mice remained a mystery.  […]

Dr. Sean Schoville and undergraduate student Mary Magnuson were recently featured in Agri-view for their work on the Colorado Potato Beetle which could help unravel the […]

The invasive emerald ash borer is a highly destructive insect, yet homeowners, arborists, and city foresters do have ways of fighting back according to entomologist […]

Backyard barbeques often bring uninvited guests, such as scavenging yellowjackets.  Extension entomologist PJ Liesch describes the “buzz” on these insects on WPR’s Central Time: https://www.wpr.org/whats-buzz-all-yellow-jackets

Time to celebrate all things insects!  PJ Liesch was recently a featured guest on Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss the first ever Wisconsin Insect Fest […]

Bacteria living in worms—more specifically nematodes—may act as a natural repellent against mosquitoes based on exciting research out of the Paskewitz lab.  Additional research is […]

A rare tick for Wisconsin was recently spotted in northern Wisconsin.  Dr. Susan Paskewitz describes how this lone star tick likely hitched a ride on […]