Preventative measures can help protect against mosquito bites

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 17, 2017

Mosquito season is here. UK entomologists share tips to help Kentuckians avoid bites.

UK entomologist identifies new wasps; names two for students

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 15, 2017

UK entomologist gives unique names to parasitoid wasp species, including two named for students.

UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2017

A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.

UK entomologist offers tips on ticks

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 17, 2017

Ticks are now active. A UK entomolgist tells Kentuckians what they can do to minimize their chances of getting bit.

Register early for teen forest leadership program

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 28, 2017

The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, June 4-9, provides learning experiences in forestry, entomology and wildlife for students entering their junior or senior year of high school.

UK training helps farmers learn how to assess wheat freeze damage

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2017

UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.

Public seminars to throw light on urban forests

Published on Mar. 13, 2017

Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.

Early eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch anticipated for Central Kentucky

Published on Feb. 22, 2017

Eastern tent caterpillars are among the first insects to appear in the spring. This year's unseasonable warmth could result in abnormally early activity.

UK entomologist discusses kissing bug, impact on Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 1, 2017

UK entomologist Lee Townsend provides information on a not so lovable bug.

UK IPM School coming up

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 26, 2017

The school is March 1 at UK's Research and Education Center in Princeton.