Tag: PJ Liesch
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Invasive tree-killing pest ‘highly likely’ to show up in Wisconsin, expert says
The following article was originally posted on Wisconsin Public Radio’s website: https://www.wpr.org/news/invasive-tree-killing-pest-highly-likely-wisconsin Hemlock woolly adelgid could threaten millions of trees. Experts say the pest is ‘knocking at our door.’ State…
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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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Cicadapalooza: A celebration of Cicadas coming June 8 at the Lake Geneva Public Library
Visit Lake Geneva, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Entomology Department, is proud to announce Cicadapalooza—a fun, family-friendly, and FREE pop-up event with tours and talks by UW-Madison entomologists, cicada…
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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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Insect Fest 2023 a ‘big hit’
Last month’s Wisconsin Insect Fest at Upham Woods was a hit with insect enthusiasts of all ages. The UW-Entomology event drew over a hundred attendees from around Wisconsin and nearby…
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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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PJ Liesch talks to the Badger Herald about his work as the Wisconsin Bug Guy
PJ Liesch, Director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab and colloquially known as “The Wisconsin Bug Guy”, was recently interviewed by The Badger Herald about his work and how he became…
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PJ Liesch recognized as Best Communicator by the Agriculture Institute
PJ Liesch, extension entomologist and director of the insect diagnostic lab, received Best Communicator in the 2023 UW-Madison Agriculture Institute staff and faculty awards! Congratulations, PJ! The Best Communicator award…
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Asian Giant Hornet Not an Immediate Threat to Wisconsin
The news has been filled with reports about the Asian giant hornet recently, but Extension entomologist PJ Liesch recently spoke with Spectrum News and Madison’s WORT 89.9 about these insects…
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Can Mosquitoes Spread Coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus is catching our attention in the news and many have wondered if mosquitoes might be able to transmit the disease. As Extension entomologist PJ Liesch explains on…