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Deborah G. McCullough Named 2026 ESA Fellow

Published on October 30, 2026
MSU entomologist Deborah G. McCullough has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Entomological Society of America in recognition of her decades of research, extension and mentorship in forest entomology.
Navigating pesticide certification and recertification in Michigan

Published on October 30, 2026
Everything applicators need to know about exams, credentials, training resources and continuing education requirements.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2026 through spring 2027

Published on October 30, 2026
Learn essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core review sessions with MDARD testing.
Why understanding how insect pests get to your field matters for scouting

Published on October 27, 2026
Understanding how insect pests colonize crop fields provides a practical framework for improving scouting, detecting insect infestations earlier, and making more informed pest management decisions.

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Events

Oct 31

Spooky Six-Legged Saturday at the Bug House

October 31, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM MSU Bug House, Room 147 Natural Science Building
Nov 2

Pre-ENTSOC Student Showcase

November 2, 2026 3:30PM – 5:00PM Natural Science Building, Room 244

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A mix of people in an orchard collecting samples

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We collectively acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. In particular, the University resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. We recognize, support, and advocate for the sovereignty of Michigan’s twelve federally-recognized Indian nations, for historic Indigenous communities in Michigan, for Indigenous individuals and communities who live here now, and for those who were forcibly removed from their Homelands. By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty and will work to hold Michigan State University more accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.

Link to the Land Acknowledgment information from AIIS: https://aiis.msu.edu/land/