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 […]

In an interesting twist, a recent study found that monarch butterflies raised in captivity may struggle to navigate properly during their migration.  Monarch expert, Dr. […]

There’s good news for monarchs according to Extension entomologist PJ Liesch in this interview with the Wisconsin State Farmer.  Last year’s winter tally saw an […]

The Tick App smartphone app from the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector Borne Disease is looking to gain a better understanding of where ticks occur.  […]

Field crop entomologist Bryan Jensen has been urging farmers to keep a close eye on their fields for damage as the rainy conditions have been […]

Insect populations change over time, and retired Extension entomologist Phil Pellitteri recently spoke in Wausau to describe insect trends over the years: https://www.agupdate.com/agriview/news/business/pests-attack-change-territories/article_337cdefa-4879-5841-a017-e100a8cc051e.html

While entomophagy, or the eating of insects, may seem taboo in the US, insects are widely used around the globe as parts of human diets.  […]

Bed bugs are back on the scene and can show up wherever humans move them according to Extension entomologist PJ Liesch in this recent article from the […]

Dr. Susan Paskewitz recently traveled to Washington DC to meet with federal officials and speak out on behalf of the University of Wisconsin: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2019/03/26/badgers-take-powerful-message-congress/3284184002/