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Community explores nocturnal insects at MSU blacklighting event

Published on July 8, 2026
More than 80 people attended an MSU blacklighting event to discover and observe nocturnal insects up close.
Inside John Fricke’s Work in MSU’s Arthropod Collection

Published on June 29, 2026
Adjunct curator John Fricke reflects on more than 15 years at MSU’s A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection
Heartland Apicultural Society Conference Returns to Michigan with Hands-On Learning at MSU

Published on June 24, 2026
MSU Entomology supported pollinator health by providing hands-on instruction and expertise at the Heartland Apicultural Society conference for 124 participants.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
New Episode of Bug Talk Podcast Features Dr. Jen Roedel & Karma Thomas

Published on June 10, 2026
In this episode of Bug Talk, Dr. Jen Roedel and Karma Thomas discuss the Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project and its efforts to support pollinators and improve pollination services for cucurbit crops in urban farming systems.
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona

Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021.
Spring 2026 Featured Undergraduate: Dan Stanley

Published on May 28, 2026
Meet Dan Stanley, an undergraduate student studying entomology at MSU.
Spring 2026 Featured Graduate Student: Martín Brubaker Salcedo

Published on May 28, 2026
Meet Martín Brubaker Salcedo, a master's student studying entomology at MSU.
Undergrad to Post-Doc: Meet Anne Johnson

Published on May 27, 2026
Anne Johnson is an MSU Entomology alum whose path brought her back to MSU Entomology as a postdoctoral researcher studying biological control and emerald ash borer parasitoids.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan

Published on May 20, 2026
Statewide events will showcase MSU research and connect producers, landowners and industry professionals throughout the year.
Six Legged Saturday to host local author at Bug House

Published on May 12, 2026
Six Legged Saturday will bring hands-on insect activities and a special guest story time with local author Amy L. Dua to the Bug House on May 16, coinciding with the East Lansing Art Festival for a full day of family-friendly fun around town.
Etymology in Entomology

Published on May 11, 2026
What's in a name? Scientific names bring clarity, consistency – and even a little fun – to the way scientists study and talk about the natural world.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Field Crop Pest Management course

Published on April 30, 2026
MSU's Pesticide Safety Education Program has launched a new self-paced online Field Crop Pest Management course to help Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP recertification credits or prepare for the Category 1A certification exam.
Van Timmeren receives 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award

Published on April 23, 2026
Steve Van Timmeren, of the Department of Entomology, will receive the 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.