College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

News

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  Anders Huseth joins MSU Entomology

  Published on March 25, 2025
  Anders Huseth will join MSU Entomology in fall 2025 as an assistant professor of AgInformatics, one of six new faculty positions in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources created through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.

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  MSU Studies on Pollinators and Corn Earworm Among Most Cited in Environmental Entomology Journal

  Published on March 20, 2025
  Two 2023 studies involving MSU Entomology researchers have gained recognition for their contributions to understanding bee foraging and Corn Earworm pupation, offering valuable insights for sustainable agriculture.

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  New Bee Collection at MSU Preserves Vital Data for Future Research

  Published on March 12, 2025
  Dr. Rufus Isaacs' lab at MSU has contributed nearly 8,000 bee specimens to the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection, providing valuable data for future research on bee decline, biodiversity, and climate change.

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  Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.

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  Meet Eric Benbow: Community Ecologist

  Published on February 17, 2025
  Q&A with MSU Entomologist Eric Benbow

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  MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

  Published on October 31, 2024
  The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

• MSU Entomology research shows chemical traits of neighboring plants influence herbivore, predator populations

  Published on September 10, 2024
  A study featuring contributions from Dr. Andrea Glassmire, who conducted her postdoctoral fellowship in MSU's Department of Entomology, offers a examination of how specific chemical traits of neighboring plants influence herbivore and predator populations

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  Bee Palooza draws a crowd

  Published on August 30, 2024
  The recently reinvigorated Bee Palooza drew more than 200 attendees eager to learn about insect pollinators and ways the public can support them

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  MSU entomology department members recognized by the Entomological Society of America

  Published on August 30, 2024
  The Entomological Society America (ESA) has selected two MSU Entomology Department members, Dr. Deb McCullough and Winter Krajci, for recognition

• Welcome Team Sesia spartani

  Published on August 30, 2024
  This fall, we welcome 9 new graduate students and 12 new undergraduate students. Together, they comprise the second cohort under our community-building “Team MSU Entomology” initiative, Team Sesia spartani!

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  Meet the 2024 Entomology Research and Outreach Fellows

  Published on August 6, 2024
  Introducing the 2024 cohort of Entomology Research and Outreach Fellows (EROF).

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  Extreme heat during bloom affects pollen in ways that harm native pollinator reproduction and survival.

  Published on July 30, 2024
  High temperatures, which negatively affects pollen germination and fertilization in blueberry plants, can also impact native bees reproduction and survial, as they rely on pollen for their diets.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.

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  More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

  Published on June 17, 2024
  The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.