UK research shows biological control success against cowpea aphids may depend on its bacteria

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2013

The cowpea aphid attacks more than 200 plants and 50 crops worldwide.

UK, UC Irvine research on trapping bed bugs published

By Carl Nathe
Published on Apr. 10, 2013

Scientists at the University of Kentucky and University of California, Irvine have made an important discovery in the battle against bed bugs.

3rd UK invasive species conference set for April 3

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 19, 2013

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will present the 3rd Conference on Invasion Biology, Ecology and Management, April 3 at the UK Student Center.

Eastern tent caterpillar outlook for spring

Published on Feb. 13, 2013

It's time for horse owners to start preparing for eastern tent caterpillars.

Time to ready IPM plans for 2013

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 11, 2013

UK's IPM School is coming soon.

UK specialists reach out to farmers worldwide

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 13, 2012

Read how two UK professors are extending the university's global outreach efforts.

Stink bugs moving indoors

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 30, 2012

Brown marmorated stink bug populations are increasing across Kentucky and the pests are now moving indoors.

Spotted wing Drosophila found in south central Kentucky

By Amber Fields
Published on Sep. 26, 2012

USDA confirms a spotted wing Drosophila was found in south central Kentucky, which could cause production problems for soft fruit producers.

UK researcher receives grant to study biological control’s effectiveness

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 24, 2012

A UK entomologist is conducting innovative research to determine biological control's effectiveness.

Fall armyworm captures at all-time high

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 14, 2012

IPM traps have captured a record number of fall armyworms in Western Kentucky.