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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

MSU Entomology has welcomed its largest incoming undergraduate class ever! This fall, 18 new undergraduate majors along with four new graduate students have joined the department. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-ent...

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#SpottedLanternfly has reached another part of Michigan. A new population was confirmed in SW Michigan. Researchers like Deborah McCullough and Rufus Isaacs are helping folks prepare before populations build. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/helping... #Entomology #InvasiveSpecies 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A century after pioneering MSU entomologist Charles Fuller Baker first documented Eidophelus ater in the Philippines, MSU researchers rediscovered the species during a biodiversity expedition. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-ent... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Cool new research from @msu-entomology.bsky.social! Apparently spotted lanternflies keel over when they try to feed on milkweed. 🌿

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Applications are now open for the fully funded Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship! If someone in your academic circle is considering graduate study in entomology, this opportunity is worth a look. Applications close Nov. 27. Apply today: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/graduate... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship

applications open. apply now!
Applications close: November 27, 2026

$35,000 annual stipend • Tuition • Benefits • $5,000 research & travel support

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lukasz Stelinski, recipient of the Michigan State University Department of Entomology 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read or listen to the latest Bug Talk episode: www.canr.msu.edu/news/lukasz-... 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

With temperatures climbing into the mid-90s this week, honey bee colonies are working harder to manage heat. How do they cope, and how can beekeepers help? MSU experts share tips on thermoregulation, water access and heat management: www.canr.msu.edu/news/tips-fo... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Honey bees exhibit bearding behavior on the middle hive. Photo by Dan Wyns, MSU.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

New episode of Bug Talk: The Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project supports pollinators and small-scale urban farms across Michigan through wildflower plantings, outreach and bee surveys. Listen to the full episode: www.buzzsprout.com/911479/episo... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A new study shows heat shock triggers a rapid hormonal spike in isolated honey bees, but social interactions and a key pheromone can reduce this stress response. The findings offer insight into how bees stay resilient in a warming world. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-stu... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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New study shows rapid hormonal rise in honey bees due to heat shock is mitigated by social conditions

A recent study shows that heat causes a sharp hormonal spike in isolated honey bees, but social interactions and a key pheromone help prevent this stress response, revealing how bees stay resilient in...

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

MSU Entomology has named Shelley Linder Spotts as the first recipient of the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship. Advised by Marianna Szűcs, she will focus her research on improving biological control insects for greenhouse pest management. Read more here: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-ent...

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MSU Entomology Names First Tatter Fellow

MSU’s Department of Entomology has named Shelley Linder Spotts the first recipient of the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship for her applied research on improving biological control in green...

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has launched two new self-paced online courses in fruit and vegetable pest management. The courses help applicators build crop-specific skills while earning RUP recertification credits. Learn more here: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-pes... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Vegetable Pest Management course

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program launched a new self-paced online course to help pesticide applicators strengthen vegetable pest management skills while earning RUP recertification credits.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Michigan fruit growers face increasing pressure from invasive pests, disease and weather extremes. MSU entomologists and Extension educators are delivering research growers can implement now. Read the story: www.canr.msu.edu/news/michiga... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A 16‑year, MSU‑led study shows heat is the strongest predictor of Colorado potato beetle abundance, but it’s not the only one. Precipitation, air saturation and soil temperature during overwintering also influence population trends. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/long-te... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Long-term study highlights key drivers of potato beetle trends

A long‑term study from Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin shows that while heat remains the strongest driver of Colorado potato beetle abundance, other weather and landscape fac...

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

New research from MSU Entomology shows honeybees can “swim” across water and orient toward dark areas that likely mark the shore, but a commonly used insecticide disrupts this life-saving behavior. Read the MSUToday feature: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/03... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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MSU study finds bees swim and use dark areas to survive

New MSU research confirms that honeybees can propel themselves across the water’s surface, including swimming toward darker areas for survival.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The MSU Bug House is open to the public Monday, March 9th, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.! Stop by for a chance to learn about and handle live insects! More info: www.canr.msu.edu/events/monda... #Entomology #Ecology #MSU 🌎🧪🍁

MSU Bug House
MONDAY NIGHT OPEN HOUSE
Monday, March 9
5:30-7:30 pm

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Applications are OPEN for MSU’s Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship (EROF), a paid 12‑week summer research program for undergrads. Gain hands‑on lab and field experience while working with MSU researchers. Learn more and apply by 3/27/26: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/undergra... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Since the 1920's MSU has been at the forefront of blueberry cultivation and industry-driven research. Through Project GREEEN, MSU researchers have been able to tackle a variety of issues related to blueberry farming. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-res... #Entomology #Ecology #MSU 🌎🧪🍁

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MSU research bolsters Michigan blueberry industry

Michigan State University and the Michigan blueberry industry partner to advance one of the nation's leading blueberry growing states.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Join us on Monday, Feb. 23 for the MSU Entomology Spring 2026 Seminar Series for a seminar exploring the black soldier fly as a model for resilience and insect-microbe interactions. For more information, visit: www.canr.msu.edu/events/a-per... #Entomology #Ecology #MSU 🌎🧪🍁

Department of Entomology, Michigan State University.

Spring Seminar Series:
A Perfect Soldier: the Black Soldier Fly as a Microbial-Mediated Physiological Resilience Model.

Speaker: Heather Jordan, Mississippi State University

February 23, 2026
3:30PM-4:30PM
Room 244, Natural Science Building/Zoom

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Join us on Monday, Feb. 9 for The MSU Entomology Spring 2026 Seminar Series for a talk on the realities of using beneficial insects in pest management. For more information, visit: www.canr.msu.edu/events/lesso... #Entomology #Ecology #MSU🧪🌎🍁

Spring Seminar Series.

Lessons Learned from Lacewings: Identifying Absolutely Everything that can Possibly Go Wrong with Augmentative Biocontrol.

Speaker: Rebecca Schmidt_Jeffris, USDA.

February 9, 2026
3:30-4:30PM
Room 244, Natural Sciences Building/Zoom

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Join us on Monday for our first Entomology Spring Seminar of 2026! Dr. Stephanie Dole will be presenting, “Beetlelady: Cultivating Curiosity through Bug Education”. For more information or to join virtually, visit: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/events/ #Entomology #Ecology #Education 🌎🧪🍁

Spring Seminar Series

Beetlelady: Cultivating Curiosity through Bug Education

Speaker: Stephanie Dole

January 26, 2026
3:30PM-4:30PM
Room 224, Natural Sciences Building or Zoom

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The newest episode of Bug Talk has just been released, featuring Dr. Zsofia Szendrei! In this episode, we talk about her professional background, current projects, and the importance of scientific communication. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/911479/episo... #Entomology #Ecology #GoGreen 🌎🧪🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Six-Legged Saturdays are here! Bring the whole family to the MSU Bug House this Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 AM–1 PM for bug-themed crafts and a bug-related storytime at 11. Live bugs are optional—just come to explore and have fun! Read about Six-Legged Saturdays here: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-bug...

6-LEGGED SATURDAYS
AT THE MSU BUG HOUSE!
Join us for our inaugural event on
Saturday, January 17!
We will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
All are welcome!
MSU
BUG
HOUSE
Featuring bug-themed crafts E a special insect storytime at 11
Rm 147 Natural Science Bldg
288 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our end-of-year gathering and helped make it such a fun evening. Wishing you all a restful break and happy holidays! #Entomology #GoGreen #HappyHolidays

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Finals week is here! MSU Entomology is cheering on all our students as you wrap up the semester. Good luck on exams!💚🐞 #GoGreen #MSUEntomology

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The application deadline is approaching for the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship at MSU! This fully funded opportunity supports M.S. and Ph.D. students with a stipend, tuition and research support. Apply by Nov. 21, 2025: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/graduate... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship Department of Entomology Michigan State University
Entomology Research Fellowship APplications Closing Soon
Apply by November 21, 2025.
$35,000 annual salary
benefits
tuition
$5000 in research & travel support

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Help us fund new events at the Bug House! All money raised will go toward a brand-new event called Six-Legged Saturdays! This interactive program will include a free open-house, guided encounters with live insects, and more! Learn more: givingto.msu.edu/causes-to-su... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

Bug House tour guide showing a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach to visitors.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

ESA 2025 kicks off in Portland this weekend! We’re wishing all MSU Entomology presenters and attendees safe travels as they head to Oregon. You can find the full schedule of MSU Entomology presentations here: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-ent...

November 9-12 ESA 2025 Department of Entomology Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from MSU Entomology! 🎃 Meet the “Halloween beetle” (Harmonia axyridis), an invasive ladybug look-alike with an M-shaped marking on its pronotum. Introduced to control aphids in the early 1900s, it’s now common across North America. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Bug Facts: Sometimes called the "Halloween Beetle" because of its orange and black coloring, Harmonia axyridis is an invasive insect that was purposefully introduced to the United States to control crop pests like aphids.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Applications for the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship are currently open! This program is intended to support outstanding graduate students pursuing graduate training in Entomology at Michigan State University. Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/graduate... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. APPLY BY NOV. 21, 2025. $35,000 annual salary, Benefits, Tuition, $5,000 in research and travel support.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The MSU Department of Entomology is hosting a Fall Cultural Potluck on November 21st. We look forward to this opportunity to learn about each other and, of course, eat delicious food! Click here to learn more and sign up to bring a dish: www.canr.msu.edu/events/fall-... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

Fall Cultural Potluck: Share a dish that reflects your heritage or reminds you of home while enjoying a chance to learn about each other's backgrounds and savor delicious food. Feel free to bring decor, flags, music, or other cultural items to represent your dish's origins. November 21st from 12:30-2:00 PM, Room 244 of the Natural Science Building.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Help us fund new events at the Bug House! All money raised will go toward a brand-new event called Six-Legged Saturdays! This interactive program will include a free open-house and guided encounters with live insects. Learn more here: givingto.msu.edu/causes-to-su... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This summer, MSU Entomology Professor Dr. Eric Benbow helped organize the first Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed & Food Security in Africa! Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-fac... #Entomology #Ecology🌎🧪🍁

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MSU faculty, students participate in global symposium on food security in Africa

Entomology professor helps organize first symposium on insect food, feed and food security in Uganda

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

MSU Entomology professor Dr. Rufus Isaacs and former graduate student Dr. Gabriela Quinlan collaborated with a team of 80 researchers on a global study examining pollinator habitat needs in agricultural landscapes! Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/spartan... #Entomology #Ecology #Conservation 🧪🌎🍁

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Spartan scientists contribute to global examination of pollinator habitat

MSU Entomology professor and former graduate student collaborate with team of 80 researchers to examine global pollinator landscape needs

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

The term "necrobiome" was first coined in 2013 by MSU entomologist Dr. Eric Benbow and refers to the entire community of organisms associated with the decomposition of dead organic matter. Learn more here: www.discovermagazine.com/after-death-... #Entomology #Ecology #Decomposition #Forestry🧪🌎🍁

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After Death, the Necrobiome Helps Drive the Circle of Life

The necrobiome is kind of gross and often smelly, but learn more about how this community keeps the wheels of life turning.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The SCN Coalition is naming October 6th National Nematode Day to raise awareness about SCN among soybean farmers. Soybean cyst nematodes are known to be the most damaging pest to soybean crop yields in the U.S. Learn more: www.thescncoalition.com/nematodeday/ #nematodeday #ecology #entomology 🌎🧪🍁

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What is National Nematode Day? | The SCN Coalition

October 6th is National Nematode Day! Discover what this means for soybean farmers and how you can get involved – including the chance to win $250.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

MSU entomologists Anthony Cognato and Sarah Smith traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to collect over 12,000 bark beetle specimens, expanding MSU's A.J. Cook Collection to include more than 2,200 species of these beetles! Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/from-th... #Entomology #Ecology #Arthropod

Sarah Smith with a bunch of boxes and suitcases in front of a sign that says, "Chiang Mai Night Safari."

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

In 2023, LCC student Amelia McGinnis joined the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship, gaining her first hands-on research experience. Now starting her Ph.D. at MSU, her story shows the impact of creating opportunities for talented students. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/fellows...

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Fellowship Focus: Entomology fellowship leads Amelia McGinnis to graduate school at CANR

Discovering her passion for research as an undergraduate Lansing Community College student through the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship, Amelia McGinnis is now pursuing her Ph.D. in the Dep...

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Max Helmberger is an Academic Specialist in the Department of Entomology. His work mainly focuses on researching soil invertebrates, but he also has engaged in science communication projects by creating Claymation videos and board games about a variety of ecological topics! #Entomology #Ecology 🌍🧪🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

After a 3 year hiatus, the Bug Talk podcast is making a comeback with Dr. Eric Benbow! In this episode, we learn a lot about Dr. Benbow’s ongoing projects, as well as some of his experiences working abroad in Africa and South America! Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/911479/episo... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Dr. Eric Benbow - Bug Talk

In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Eric Benbow, a professor of aquatic and decomposition ecology at Michigan State University. His work highlights the broad applications of entomology, with a primar...

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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

It's my birthday today, and I'd love it if you could donate any amount to @msu-entomology.bsky.social to help fund weekend insect programs. 🐛🪲 😀🎂

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

MSU Entomology is excited to announce the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship! This fully funded opportunity includes a $35K salary, tuition, benefits and $5K research/travel support. Apps open Sept 1, 2025: www.canr.msu.edu/ent/graduate... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

MSU Entomologist Dr. Jeffrey Barrick is returning as a Hannah Distinguished Professor with joint appointments in MSU Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology and Entomology, bringing back the landmark Long-Term Evolution Experiment. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-wel... #Entomology #Ecology🍁🌎🧪

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MSU welcomes back Jeff Barrick and the landmark Long-Term Evolution Experiment

Barrick re-joins the MSU community to continue a landmark experiment and expand his research on honeybee microbiomes.

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Asparagus beetles cause damage not only when they feed on spears and lay their eggs, but also when they feed on the ferns, making it difficult for the plant to store energy for the next season. Learn about available treatment options here🔗: www.canr.msu.edu/news/tacklin... #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project is hosting a free urban agriculture and native pollinators field day with an open-to-all poster presentation session! Learn more/RSVP here: events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?ev... Sign up to present here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #Entomology #Agriculture 🌎🧪🍁

The Bee Urban Growers Project Field Day. People, Plants, & Pollinators. Growing our food in cities with the help of native pollinators. Free event: Saturday August 9, 1-4 PM. 16745 Lamphere, Detroit. Resources, talks, and activities for urban growers of all ages! Native plant care & ID, Bumble bee petting zoo, Beneficial insect identification, Crop pollinator bingo, Habitat management workshop, Community science bash. RSVP with QR code attached to flyer. Questions? Contact Karma Thomas or Jen Roedel thom2787@msu.edu and zavalnit@msu.edu

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

MSU Department of Entomology PhD student Christopher Brown wants your moth illustrations! The MothEr Program is collecting hand drawn moth illustrations for an upcoming art project. Learn more and submit your work here🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #Entomology #MSU #Moth #MSU #GoGreen 🌎🧪🍁

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Michigan State University Department of Entomology @msu-entomology.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

MSU Entomology alum Nikki Rothwell has been named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year for her impactful research and grower-focused solutions to fruit pest challenges in Michigan. 🍒👏 Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/cherry-... #MSU #CherryIndustry #Entomology #Ecology 🌎🧪🍁

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