News Archive: Entomology
Unsolicited gifts of seeds could pose a danger
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Recently, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture was notified of several Kentucky residents receiving unsolicited seed packets through the mail. The seeds may may pose a threat to Kentucky agriculture and the environment.
Asian longhorned tick found in Kentucky
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Katie Pratt
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UK entomologists find invasive paper wasps preying on monarch butterfly larvae
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Katie Pratt
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UK entomologists observed 120 encounters of the invasive wasp attacking monarch larvae in Central Kentucky.
Three UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students receive USDA predoctoral fellowships
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Katie Pratt
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Each student received USDA funds to pursue the research project of their choice.
New stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians
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Katie Pratt
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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”
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Katie Pratt
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The virtual field day is May 12 on the video conferencing app Zoom.
UK entomology student recording, evaluating state’s tick population
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Holly Wiemers
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