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Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
MSU entomologists rediscover beetle species first documented by Spartan scientist more than a century ago

Published on August 28, 2026
MSU entomologists discovered a species of bark beetle in the Philippines that had not been documented since it was first collected in the early 1900s by Charles Fuller Baker, an MSU alumnus and pioneer entomologist.
New pesticide decision website for apple and peach growers

Published on August 26, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for peach and apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.
Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing

Published on August 20, 2026
Fast Fonz Facts outlining a new insect discovery and earworm trapping.
Register for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Registration is open for the Pesticide Core Review Training and MDARD RUP test, offered in English and Spanish, at the Great Lakes Expo on December 10. Participants can also earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Community Voice: Dr. J. Mark Scriber

Published on August 10, 2026
Chairperson Emeritus Dr. J. Mark Scriber shares what inspired him and his wife, Kathy, to make their most recent gift in support of the MSU Department of Entomology.
Meet the 2026 Entomology Research & Outreach Fellows

Published on August 7, 2026
Meet the students who spent the summer contributing to cutting-edge entomology research while building skills that will shape their future careers.
New Study Shows Urban Growers Rely on Accessible Educational Resources to Adopt Pollinator-Friendly Farming Practices

Published on August 6, 2026
A recent study found that urban farmers are more likely to implement pollinator management practices when educational and farming support resources are accessible and in preferred formats.
Smart trap study points to more precise codling moth management

Published on August 5, 2026
Researchers found that automated camera traps detected codling moth activity earlier than conventional monitoring, offering a more precise way to track pest movement in apple orchards.
MSU Entomologist Brings Lily Beetle Biocontrol Program to Michigan

Published on July 31, 2026
Parasitoid wasps were released statewide to help protect lilies and slow the spread of a destructive pest.
MSU experts testify before Michigan lawmakers on invasive pests and food security

Published on July 31, 2026
MSU entomologists Rufus Isaacs and Jackie Perkins testified before Michigan lawmakers on the threats invasive pests pose to food security, highlighting research and monitoring efforts that help protect the state's agriculture.
Lukasz Stelinski Awarded the 2026 Department of Entomology Distinguished Alumnus Award

Published on July 29, 2026
Two-time MSU Entomology graduate Lukasz Stelinski received the Department of Entomology's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for his extension work and longstanding commitment to developing solutions to agricultural pest challenges in Florida.
Onion thrips movement into celery: Scout now and rotate insecticides

Published on July 21, 2026
As onion fields mature, onion thrips may leave those fields and move into nearby celery. At this time of the season, celery fields, particularly those located near onion fields, require increased scouting as onion harvest approaches.
Michigan Moths: Highlights from the A.J. Cook Collection

Published on July 20, 2026
MSU Entomology highlights a few fascinating moths from Michigan’s A.J. Cook Collection in celebration of National Moth Week.
MSU Extension welcomes new IPM educator to west Michigan Fruit Ridge

Published on July 15, 2026
Martín Brubaker, M.Sc., started working as an MSU Extension educator in June 2026.