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Entomology

Department of Entomology

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Entomology News and Announcements

Asian Longhorned Beetle Trapping Workshop Asian Longhorned Beetle Trapping Workshop January 19, 2012 Following five years of research and development of the trap and lure combination, the Asian longhorned beetle detection system is ready to go operational.
Penn State scientists part of new stink bug research project Penn State scientists part of new stink bug research project November 7, 2011 Researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are part of a new, multi-state project to study the brown marmorated stink bug.
Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend October 27, 2011 February 9 - 11, 2012 - By invitation only - Travel expenses for eligible applicants will be paid by the Penn State Entomology Department. Apply by January 6th for priority consideration!
Parasite Turns Wasps Into Outsider Zombie Queens Parasite Turns Wasps Into Outsider Zombie Queens October 21, 2011 Even in a world where parasites routinely turn insects into zombies, radically altering their bodies and behavior to serve the parasites’ demands, the story of Polistes dominulus and Xenos vesparum stands out for its weirdness.
Publication presents solutions to roaches, bed bugs and other pests Publication presents solutions to roaches, bed bugs and other pests October 18, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Are you being bugged by bugs? Are mice or rats chewing on your last nerve? Maybe you could use some good advice about how to deal with them.
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