Department Contacts
Email: entomology@osu.edu
Phone: 614-688-0218
Potential Entomology Student Interest Form
Undergraduate Inquiries
Undergraduate Advisor: Joe Raczkowski raczkowski.2@osu.edu
Graduate Inquiries
Graduate Program Coordinator: Sarah DeVilbiss devilbiss.14@osu.edu
Graduate Studies Chair: Mary Gardiner gardiner.29@osu.edu
Outreach
Pollinator Education Programs: Denise Ellsworth ellsworth.2@osu.edu
Wooster United Titanium Bug Zoo: Jeni Filbrun filbrun.13@osu.edu
Columbus Insectary & Bug Zoo: Jeni Ruisch ruisch.2@osu.edu
Insect ID and Pest Questions
CWEPPDC Sample submission instructions
Insect Identification
The OSU C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic (CWEPPDC) specializes in the identification of plant diseases, plant health problems, insects and insect related problems.
Pest Control Recommendations
As a public institution, we can not to promote a single company. A reputable company can be found by referring to the Ohio Pest Management Association membership directory. OPMA has a code of conduct for members and is generally comprised of responsible pest management specialists.
Local OSU Extension Office
Your local OSU Extension office has Agriculture and Natural Resource Educators able to answer farm, garden, home, and business questions.
- OSU Extension Ohioline Factsheets: https://ohioline.osu.edu/topic/insects-and-pests
- OSU Extension Ask an Expert: https://extension.osu.edu/ask-an-expert
- OSU Extension County Office Locator: https://extension.osu.edu/lao#county