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The Rise of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The invasive brown marmorated stink bug has become common in some parts of Wisconsin. Extension entomologist, PJ Liesch, discussed the…
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Many Factors Affect Monarch Butterflies
Dr. Karen Oberhauser discusses the many factors affecting monarch butterflies in this recent article from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/12/monarch-butterflies-risk-extinction-climate-change/
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Waunakee Passes Resolution to Help Monarch Butterflies
The Village of Waunakee, Wisconsin has passed a resolution to join the effort to help increase resources for monarch butterflies. …
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The Spread of the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Since its arrival in the state in 2010, the invasive brown marmorated stink bug has spread to over 25 counties. …
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Dr. Ken Raffa Received the Entomological Society of America’s Plant-Insect Ecosystems Lifetime Achievement Award in Entomology
Congratulations to Dr. Ken Raffa, who recently received the Entomological Society of America’s Plant-Insect Ecosystems Lifetime Achievement Award in Entomology: https://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2018/11/19/kenneth-raffa-receives-2018-esa-plant-insect-ecosystems-lifetime-achievement-award-in-entomology/?utm_source=ecals_email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ecals_email_newsletter.
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Historic Flooding Leads to Unprecedented Late Season Mosquito Pressure
Wisconsin saw historic flooding events in late summer, which lead to unprecedented late season mosquito pressure in much of the…
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Monarch Butterflies – an Adaptable Species
Monarch butterflies face tough times but as monarch expert Karen Oberhauser discusses, these charismatic butterflies are an adaptable species, which…
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Purple Carrot Seed Moth Arrives in Wisconsin
A surprising number of non-native, invasive insects show up in the country and state each year. In this recent article…
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Former Department Chair Wyman Passes Away
The UW Entomology Department is sad to announce the recent passing of friend and colleague, Dr. Jeff Wyman. Jeff was…
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PJ Liesch Quoted in Article on Beekeeping and Pollinator Declines
With pollinators in decline, many folks are becoming interested in beekeeping as a hobby. PJ Liesch of the Insect Diagnostic…