Entomology

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Cold Buggin'

Dr. Teets and His Team Study Unique Antarctic Insects.

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Midges in Antartica

Fight The Bite!

Learn more about Zika and mosquitoes in Kentucky.

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Zika

Drone vs. Pest

Entomologists use drones to scan for tree-killing beetles.

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Photo: Matt Barton

ALB

Round 'Em Up! Invasive Longhorned Beetles are at the border.

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ALB

New Species

Dr. Lenhart's grasshopper study finds new records for the state.

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Melanoplus eurycercus

Annoucements

Zika Website: Current Info For Kentuckians

Master's Research Assistantship Available: Extension Entomology

Entomology News

Potter Featured on "Whiskycast"

July 6, 2018

UK Extension Entomology professor Dr. Mike Potter was recently featured on an episode of Whiskycast, a podcast that focuses on the distilled spirits industry. During the segment, Dr. Potter discussed the possibility of powderpost beetle infestations in the wooden storage structures ("rickhouses") that are associated with Kentucky bourbon production. Listen to the episode here:
https://whiskycast.com/beetles-and-bourbon-rickhouses-dont-mix-episode-710-june-28-2018/
White and Lenhart Highlighted in NY Times

June 21, 2018

Congratulations to UK entomology profressor Dr. Jen White and former post-doc Dr. Paul Lenhart! Their research on lady beetles and aphids was recently featured in the New York Times. Read the article here.
Tips To Avoid Ticks

May 22, 2018

It's tick season in Kentucky. Dr. Lee Townsend (UK Extension Entomology) and Katie Pratt (UK Ag Communications) share the best ways to prevent tick bites in this May 21, 2018, article.