Entomology

Cold Buggin'

Dr. Teets and His Team Study Unique Antarctic Insects.

Learn more about Zika and mosquitoes in Kentucky.

Entomologists use drones to scan for tree-killing beetles.

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

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

Zika Website: Current Info For Kentuckians

UK Entomology Paper Wins "Most Cited" Award

April 20, 2018

A paper published in Insect Science in 2015 based on studies conducted by a visiting scientist, Dr. Gabriele Rondoni, in the Department of Entomology has been recognized as a winning paper of Insect Science Most Cited Paper Award of 2017. Drs. Kacie Athey and John Obrycki are co-authors on this paper.
Rittschof Lab to Study Pollinator Food Availability

April 10, 2018

UK entomology professor Dr. Clare Rittschof, working with Erin Haramoto (UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences) and Sandra Rehan (assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire), are beginning a three-year study to evaluate the impact of winter weeds and cover crops on pollinator habitat. Read more about their study in this story by UK's Katie Pratt:
https://www.morningagclips.com/uk-researchers-to-study-pollinator-food-availability/
Dr. Palli Presents Pest Management Tech at K-State

April 10, 2018

On March 29, 2018, the Kansas State entomology department hosted UK entomologist Dr. Reddy Palli as their 2018 Hopkins Colloquium Speaker. Dr. Palli discussed novel approaches to managing insect pests and disease vectors. Read more about his visit here.