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Fighting Back Against the Emerald Ash Borer
The invasive emerald ash borer is a highly destructive insect, yet homeowners, arborists, and city foresters do have ways of…
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The “Buzz” on Yellowjackets
Backyard barbeques often bring uninvited guests, such as scavenging yellowjackets. Extension entomologist PJ Liesch describes the “buzz” on these insects…
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Wisconsin Insect Fest—A Celebration of Insects
Time to celebrate all things insects! PJ Liesch was recently a featured guest on Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss the…
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A New Repellent from…Bacteria
Bacteria living in worms—more specifically nematodes—may act as a natural repellent against mosquitoes based on exciting research out of the…
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Rare Tick in Eau Claire
A rare tick for Wisconsin was recently spotted in northern Wisconsin. Dr. Susan Paskewitz describes how this lone star tick…
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Rearing Monarchs Might Not be Such a Good Thing
In an interesting twist, a recent study found that monarch butterflies raised in captivity may struggle to navigate properly during…
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Good News for Monarchs
There’s good news for monarchs according to Extension entomologist PJ Liesch in this interview with the Wisconsin State Farmer. Last…
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Tracking Ticks with The Tick App
The Tick App smartphone app from the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector Borne Disease is looking to gain a better…
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Look out for slugs and cutworms in field crops!
Field crop entomologist Bryan Jensen has been urging farmers to keep a close eye on their fields for damage as…
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Insect Trends Change Over the Years
Insect populations change over time, and retired Extension entomologist Phil Pellitteri recently spoke in Wausau to describe insect trends over…