Mosquito Biology and Control

Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephen L. Dobson

The Dobson laboratory focuses on Wolbachia, a naturally-occuring genus of bacteria that infects mosquitoes and other insects. Because Wolbachia can manipulate reproduction in its host, the Dobson laboratory is studying ways to modify mosquito populations by selectively infecting them with Wolbachia. Visit the Dobson Laboratory homepage for more information. 

Contact:Dr. Stephen L. DobsonUniversity of KentuckyDepartment of EntomologyS-225 Agricultural Science Center NorthLexington, KY 40546-0091(859) 257-4902 Office(859) 257-5117 Lab(859) 323-1120 FaxEmail: sdobson@email.uky.eduOffice Location: S307D Agricultural Science Center North

Bed Bug Focus Group

Principal Investigators: Dr. Mike Potter, Dr. Kenneth Haynes, and Dr. Reddy Palli

In recent years, bed bugs have made a comeback, with pesticide-resistant populations of the pests showing up in urban areas all over the United States. A team of University of Kentucky researchers are working to improve understanding of bed bug behavior and biology, and to devise better means to control this important biting insect. 

Contact:Mailing Address:University of KentuckyDepartment of EntomologyS-225 Agricultural Science Center NorthLexington, KY 40546-0091(859) 257-5955 Office(859) 323-1120 Fax