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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…
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“Swarm to Table” Edible Insects Event Series
While entomophagy, or the eating of insects, may seem taboo in the US, insects are widely used around the globe…
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Bed Bugs Return
Bed bugs are back on the scene and can show up wherever humans move them according to Extension entomologist PJ…
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Dr. Paskewitz Goes to Washington
Dr. Susan Paskewitz recently traveled to Washington DC to meet with federal officials and speak out on behalf of the University…
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Backyard Mosquito Treatments Can Impact Other Insects
With insects in decline, it’s important to keep our everyday actions in mind. Dr. Karen Oberhauser discusses how backyard mosquito…