Three UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students receive USDA predoctoral fellowships

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2020

Each student received USDA funds to pursue the research project of their choice.

New stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 10, 2020

Asian needle ants have been in Kentucky since at least 2013 but have only recently been reported indoors.

UK entomologist offers information about the “murder hornet”

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 6, 2020

UK entomologist Jonathan Larson discusses the world's most dangerous hornet's first appearance in North America and insects in Kentucky that look similar.

UK to host Virtual Wheat Field Day

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 27, 2020

The virtual field day is May 12 on the video conferencing app Zoom.

UK entomology student recording, evaluating state’s tick population

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 9, 2020

The research project will give UK entomologists, public health professionals, government officials and other stakeholders valuable information about the state's tick population.

UK entomologist says urban pest control still important during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2020

UK entomologists are offering tips to help pest control professionals continue to do their job while practicing social distancing.

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway for Central Kentucky

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 13, 2020

UK research shows how to build more effective monarch butterfly gardens

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 18, 2020

UK researchers find the layout has a lot to do with the effectiveness of a monarch butterfly garden.

Registration open for UK High School Crop Scouting Competition

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 12, 2020

Registration is limited to the first nine teams.

IPM Training School returns to Princeton

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 10, 2020

During the daylong event, UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists will discuss the latest research and integrated pest management techniques to manage field crops.