Category: Features
Stories, articles, and such
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Learning from Dr. Helen Tai’s Journey in Plant Genetics and the Potato World
The following in an excerpt from an interview conducted by PhD student Emma Terris (Groves/Schoville labs) of Dr. Helen Tai, Research Scientist, Fredericton Research and Development Centre, New Brunswick, Canada.…
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PJ Liesch interviewed for Madison Magazine feature “Bug out: Join us in celebrating Wisconsin’s insects”
The following is an excerpt from the full article, appearing in Madison Magazine on April 2, 2025. Bug out: Join us in celebrating Wisconsin’s insects Learn to appreciate insects, with…
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Battle Beneath the Vines: Defending Sweet Potatoes From Fearsome Pests
This article was originally posted to Entomology Today on April 9, 2025. Sweet potatoes are beloved for their delicious taste, health benefits, and bright colors, and they are ranked as…
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Introducing the Wisconsin Periodical Cicada Website
Now that the solar eclipse has passed, the next big phenomenon will be our emergence of Brood XIII periodical cicadas later this spring. Since these insects emerge in Wisconsin every…
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New faculty profile: Adela Oliva Chavez studies tick vector biology and disease control
The following interview was originally featured in the eCALS newsletter. Adela Oliva Chavez joined the UW–Madison faculty in January 2024 as an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology. What is…
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Asiatic garden beetle: a new pest to have on your radar
There’s a new insect pest to have on your radar in Wisconsin—the Asiatic garden beetle (Maladera formosae; formerly Maladera castanea). This species can feed on and damage a wide range…
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Kemp Station: A hidden gem of scientific research
Julia Wiessing, a UW undergraduate majoring in Entomology, recently published the following piece about Kemp Station in The Daily Cardinal. Learn more about Kemp Station here. Driving north, away from…
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Land Acknowledgement Workshop & Resources
This series was hosted by the Entomology and Horticulture DEI committees, represented by Hanna McIntosh, Amaya Atucha, Beth Workmaster, Christelle Guédot, Claudia Calderon, Guolong Liang, Linda Crubaugh, Skye Harnsberger, and…
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‘Super pest’ Colorado potato beetle has the genetic resources to sidestep our attacks
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a “super pest” that wreaks havoc on potatoes around the world. New…
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Butterflies Make Great Pollinators
Bees are often synonymous with pollination, but other insect groups have started to receive more attention for their pollination services. Dr. Karen Oberhauser was recently quoted in this article about…
