Fall Stink Bugs
They stink *and* they're marmorated! Read more about home-invading stink bugs.
Bed Bugs
Check out the latest info in our updated Bed Bug ENTfact.
Pest Control & COVID-19
Make sensible pest control decisions while maintaining social-distance.
New: Interactive Guide To Insect Pests of Woody Plants
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)
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June 25, 2021The North American Forest Insect Work Conference (NAFIWC) meets every 5 years, and draws in forest entomologists, ecologists, and managers from the US, Canada and Mexico. We met last week virtually.The conference holds a student paper competition very similar to ESA’s, with essentially the same evaluation metrics (scientific content and rigor, presentation organization, slides, delivery). -
March 17, 2021B&G Equipment Company has donated an array of pest control equipment to Zach DeVries Urban Entomology lab. The equipment will be used by the lab to help demonstrate proper application techniques to pest control professionals. Read the whole story in PCT Maganzine.
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March 3, 2021UK Entomology graduate student Johnalyn Gordon from Dr. DeVries' lab was awarded a scholarship from the Pest Management Foundation. Congratulations Johnalyn! https://www.pctonline.com/article/pest-management-foundation-awards-scho...
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.