Entomology

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Fall Wasps

Don't "Fall" for stings in Kentucky!

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Fall Wasps

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

Annoucements

Zika Website: Current Info For Kentuckians

Master's Research Assistantship Available: Extension Entomology

Entomology News

UK Students Win at OVEA 2018

October 23, 2018

Congratulations to all the University of Kentucky Entomology students who presented their research at the Ohio Valley Entomological Association (OVEA) Annual Forum on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.
Baker Researches Threat to Monarch Food Supply

September 4, 2018

Recent research by UK Entomology graduate student Adam Baker in Dr. Dan Potter's laboratory reveals a newly-discovered threat to the food supply used by Monarch butterflies. Read more about how Japanese beetles feed on milkweed plants in this UK Ag News article by Katie Pratt.
2018 St. Fair Winners

August 21, 2018

Congratulations to this year's winners in the Entomology category at the 2018 St. Fair! The winners are currently on display in Cloverville (South Wing A) until the end of the fair. The Grand Champion was once again Clark County's T. J. Svoboda who created a 5th-year collection showing the life cycles and nests of many Kentucky bee and wasp species. Learn more about how to make 4-H insect collections. The winners in each category are listed below: