Pest Control & COVID-19
Make sensible pest control decisions while maintaining social-distance.
New: Interactive Guide To Insect Pests of Woody Plants
Carpet Beetle Larva
Carpet beetles are commonly encountered indoors during cold months in Kentucky.
Clothes Moth Larva
Clothes moths are a common indoor pest in Kentucky.
Cold Buggin'
Dr. Teets and His Team Study Unique Antarctic Insects.
Fight The Bite!
Learn more about Zika and mosquitoes in Kentucky.
Drone vs. Pest
Entomologists use drones to scan for tree-killing beetles.
ALB
Round 'Em Up! Invasive Longhorned Beetles are at the border.
Entomology News
Annoucements
Online Master's Program Now Accepting Applications: Read More (PDF)
-
May 27, 2020Master's student Anna Pasternak, of the Palli Lab, recently spoke with Megan James of WKYT about her Kentucky Tick Surveillance Program. Anna's work is going to be of great benefit to Kentuckians who are worried about the public health effects of ticks in the state. -
March 25, 2020University of Kentucky Urban Entomology specialist Dr. Zach Devries worked with PCT (Pest Control Technology) Magazine to create a COVID-19 safety guide for pest managment professionals (PMPs). This information is critical for PMP's who must enter homes and buildings during this time. See the complete article at: https://www.pctonline.com/article/university-kentucky-covid-19-guide/
-
November 21, 2019Entomologists from the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology picked up several awards at the recent Entomoloigcal Socity of America (ESA) national meeting in St. Louis, MO. Congratulations to Bethany Kyre, Emily Nadeau, Laura Rosenwald, and Jiao Yaoyu, who all won Presedential prizes.
Social Entomology
Identification & Management Assistance
For assistance with insect identification and management in Kentucky, bring questions and specimens directly to your local County Extension Office. Your local office can also help you find and print factsheets and other information. These services are provided to Kentuckians at no cost.
List of Kentucky County Extension Offices
Residents of states outside of Kentucky should contact their local or regional extension service.