Corn rootworm’s secret weapon: How a genetic ‘pause’ helps a billion-dollar pest survive winter

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 13, 2025

New research spearheaded by the University of Kentucky could help farmers and the agriculture industry save billions of dollars annually.

Integrated Pest Management Virtual Training School set for March 12

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 12, 2025

Specialists will share the latest in integrated pest management research, trends and new technology, including drones.

Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 8, 2025

The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.

Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 13, 2024

Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Kentucky Tick Surveillance Project accepting submissions, advancing public health research and safety

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 19, 2024

The Kentucky Tick Surveillance Project, housed in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Entomology, offers a unique opportunity for the community to contribute to tickborne disease understanding — furthering public health research in the state.

Eastern Tent Caterpillars make their 2024 Kentucky debut

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 8, 2024

The insect is infamous for its connection with the 2001 Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome outbreak, resulting in a significant economic loss to Kentucky’s equine industry. Despite the time that has passed, University of Kentucky entomologists say vigilance is still required.

Integrated Pest Management Training School set for March 18 in Bowling Green

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 21, 2024

University of Kentucky specialists will share the latest integrated pest management research with extension agents, farmers, consultants, local community, pesticide applicators and the local community.

The 5th annual Kentucky Forest Health Conference will address new invasive threats

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 17, 2024

This year's conference places a special emphasis on the Spotted Lanternfly which recently made its presence known in Kentucky.

Unveiling the secret garden: University of Kentucky researcher finds winter annuals can save honey bees

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 13, 2023

Farmers can play a significant role in enhancing honey bee survival rates by unearthing certain winter weeds, furthering more “bee-friendly” adjustments in agricultural practices in Kentucky and beyond.

Critical invasive species now spotted in Kentucky

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023

Scientifically referred to as Lycorma delicatula, the spotted lanternfly could have severe repercussions for the state's economy and quality of life if not controlled.