Ants in Pennsylvania Farms - Antastic or Antagonists?

This is the fifth short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2024, about each other's research.

A Non-Toxic Relationship—The Colorado Potato Beetle and Its Detoxification Mechanism

This is the fourth short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2024, about each other's research.

Mushroom Mystery: Getting to the Root of It

This is the third short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2024, about each other's research.

Manipulating Cover Crop Soil to Study Tritrophic Interactions

This is the second short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2024, about each other's research.

All in the Family: Within-Population Transmission of Dengue Virus in Mosquito Communities

This is the first short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2024, about each other's research.

How does a virus hijack insect sperm to control disease vectors and pests?

A new study led by researchers at Penn State has clarified how a widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm. These findings could improve techniques to control populations of agricultural pests and insects that carry diseases like Zika and dengue to humans.

Hidden Gems: Frost Entomological Museum

The wide world of insects is open for exploration at the Frost Entomological Museum at Penn State. Visitors to the facilities can get up-close and personal with weird and wonderful creatures from around the world, ranging from Pennsylvania pollinators to fossils or invasive species.

Ladybug scents offer a more ecologically friendly way to protect crops

A team of researchers led by Sara Hermann, assistant professor of arthropod ecology and trophic interactions in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, has developed pest control tools based on chemicals present in interactions between ladybugs and aphids. These tools could offer farmers more sustainable pest-control options.

Edge habitats along roads and power lines may be key to conserving rare plants

Managing forest edge habitats to maintain a gradient of canopy cover and plant density could be key to conserving some threatened native plant species such as wild lupine, according to Penn State researchers, who said edge habitats along roadways and utility rights-of-way provide prime opportunities to promote rare native plant populations.

Penn State entomologists appointed to national committee on pollinator research

Two entomologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have been appointed to serve on a new U.S. Department of Agriculture subcommittee on pollinators.

Why are bees making less honey? Study reveals clues in five decades of data

Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study by Penn State researchers has uncovered clues in the mystery of the missing honey.

Penn State Graduate Students Link Entomology and Engineering in Two New INSECT NET Courses
Penn State students secure first place at national entomology games

A team of Penn State graduate students recently secured first place in the national 2023 Entomology Games, marking the first time a school from the eastern division earned the honor.

Penn State Honey and Pollen Diagnostic Lab offers pollen identification service

The Penn State Honey and Pollen Diagnostic Lab now is accepting honey and pollen samples from researchers and beekeepers who would like to identify the plants at the genus level from which honeybees are collecting nectar and pollen.

New updates come to 'Beescape,' an online tool for supporting pollinators

New updates have come to 'Beescape,' an online tool created by a Penn State-led team for assessing the quality of landscapes for supporting bees and other pollinators.

Penn State receives $3M grant to address insect biodiversity crisis

A team of Penn State researchers has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to spearhead a new initiative to create novel monitoring systems for insect populations, many of which are experiencing dramatic changes across the globe due to changes in land use, pollution and climate change.

INSSECT NET Careers Symposium

The INSSECT NET Careers Symposium provides a fun and engaging online platform for undergraduate students to learn about how graduate school can lead to a rewarding and well-paying career in a STEM field.

The Great Insect Fair

SAVE THE DATE - Bugs in the System 2023

Penn State announces faculty recipients of 2023-24 U.S. Fulbright Scholar awards

Ten Penn State faculty have received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

Penn State Hosts International Pollinator Conference
From Smartphone to Plow: Using AI to Improve Crop Production

This is the seventh short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2023, about each other's research.

NO3- Time to Die
Love on The Golf Course

This is the sixth short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2023, about each other's research.

Penn State Entomology Brings Home Win

Graduate students from the Penn State Entomology Department competed and won first place in the Entomology Games at this March's Entomological Society of America Eastern Branch Conference.

Harnessing the hunger of predatory organisms in a reduced tillage system

This is the fifth short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2023, about each other's research.

What's the Buzz? April 2023

Pollinator Garden of Merit— Lorrie Preston Outstanding Pollinator Plants — Salix discolor, American pussy willow, by Lorri Schmick Protecting Pollinators— Avoiding Invasives: Acer platanoides, Norway maple, by Jen Mohler From the Center for Pollinator Research—New publication: Pollinator Plants to Support Bees

Bringing Sight to the World

This is the fourth short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2023, about each other's research.

Why are snails and slugs so slow?

Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs. Snails are found in water, whether in salty oceans, rivers or lakes. They’re also on land: in forests, grasslands and even your garden.

Grozinger receives 2023 President’s Award for Excellence Academic Integration

Christina Grozinger, Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology, has been awarded the 2023 President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Integration. The award is given to a full-time faculty member who has exhibited extraordinary achievement in the integration of teaching, research or creative accomplishment and service.

Tomato Drought will Impact Insect Communities Without a Doubt

This is the second short news article written by students, during the professional development class of Spring 2023, about each other's research.