Entomology

Fight The Bite!

Learn more about Zika and its mosquitoes in Kentucky.

Drones scan for invasive Emerald Ash Borers. Learn more about UK Forest Entomology.

Students like Nathan Mercer conduct field research to investigate pests.

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

Dr. Lenhart's survey of KY grasshoppers finds new records for the state.

Zika Website: Current Info For Kentuckians

2017 St. Fair Winners: Entomology

October 3, 2017

A belated congratulations to all of this year's winners in the 4-H Entomology section at the Kentucky 2017 St. Fair! T.J. Svoboda (Clark Co.) and David Tidei (Anderson Co.) both REPEATED as Grand and Reserve-Grand Champions! Kentucky 4-Hers can learn more about making their own entomology collection by visiting their local county extension office. Here is a list of the Class Champions and overall champions:
Adam Baker Keynote Speaker at Monarch Festival

September 22, 2017

UK Entomology Graduate Student Adam Baker is an invited keynote speaker at the North Carolina Arboretum’s Monarch Butterfly Day, this Saturday, Sept 23, 2017. Read more about the event:
http://www.ncarboretum.org/event/monarch-butterfly-day/
Insect Hike: Rescheduled for Sept 15

September 1, 2017

Due to weather, our 2017 Family Insect Safari at the University of Kentucky Arboretum has been moved from Friday Sept 1 to Friday Sept 15, 2017, 7pm-9pm. Please join us on the 15th! Read more about the event here.