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

Late UK Entomology Alumnus Honored

May 12, 2017

University of California Extension Entomologist Dr. Larry Godfrey (1956-2017) was recently honored with a career retrospective here, at the UC Davis Entomology and Nemology website. Dr. Godfrey graduated from Dr. Yeargan's laboratory at The University of Kentucky Department of Entomology in 1984. Godfrey was know for his work in rice and cotton IPM.
Avoid Ticks in Kentucky

April 24, 2017

It's Spring and ticks are already active. UK Entomologist Dr. Lee Townsend has provided some useful tips on how to avoid ticks in Kentucky. Read the UKAgNews article here.
New List of Bee-Friendly Plants

April 24, 2017

UK Entomology graduate student Bernadette Mach has created a list of bee-friendly trees and shrubs for our region. Read the UKAgNews article here.