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Wanghao Shen's journey at Ohio State Entomology
Wanghao Shen's journey at Ohio State Entomology
Graduating student, Wanghao Shen, gives a summary of his experience as an undergraduate entomology major at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Distinguished Seniors 2025: Michaela Liptak
2025 Entomology Distinguished Senior: Michaela Liptak
Meet Michaela Liptak, Entomology Distinguished Senior, from Brimfield, Ohio! Being selected as a 2025 Distinguished Senior at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), the highest honor awarded to undergraduate students in the college. This award...
Beech Leaf Disease
Beech Leaf Disease
Beech leaf disease is an emerging threat to forest health in eastern North America. This disease is associated with a microscopic worm, or nematode, that is found in American beech ( Fagus grandifolia ) leaves and buds. Learn how to identify and report symptoms of beech leaf disease in your area...
The Sting of a Long Mosquito Biting Season
The Sting of a Long Mosquito Biting Season
Megan Meuti is an associate professor of entomology at The Ohio State University who studies the Northern house mosquito, the species most responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus. During a field study in Columbus, Ohio, her team found mosquitoes were still reproductively active and biting...
BOX TREE MOTH
Box Tree Moth
Box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods ( Buxus spp.). The caterpillars feed on the foliage of boxwoods, causing dieback. Box tree moth poses a risk to the health of boxwoods in landscapes and nurseries. Ohio State Forest Entomologist, Dr. Kayla Perry, and Ohio State Extension Educator, Joe...
The Buzz About buzzdetect: AI Meets Bee Sound Trapping
The Buzz About buzzdetect: AI Meets Bee Sound Trapping
Bees are not just important for honey production; they are essential pollinators that significantly impact the health and yield of soybean crops. In this video, we explore the fascinating world of bee sound trapping and how the innovative program buzzdetect helps map out bee activity in soybean...
Elevator Pitch: Michelle Pham explains urban bee research
Elevator Pitch: Michelle Pham explains urban bee research
From Knowledge eXchange: We were buzzing to find out if CFAES grad student Michelle Pham could give a record-speed rundown of her amazing entomology research. She's working on urban bee conservation, and developing quality habitats for these important pollinators. UnBEElievable!
New BUGmobile artwork for traveling bug zoo
New BUGmobile artwork for traveling bug zoo
May 18, 2023: If you see a 4-foot tall prying mantis passing by you on the highway, you might be looking at the new artwork on the BUGmobile, a traveling bug zoo from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Department of Entomology, at The Ohio State University. Designed by...
The BUGmobile
The BUGmobile at Farm Science Review
Sep 22, 2022: CFAES has a new mobile insect zoo called the BUGmobile, curated by Jeni Ruisch, Entomology Director of the Insectary and BUGmobile. On exhibit at the 2022 Farm Science Review
CFAES Distinguished Seniors 2023
2023 CFAES Distinguished Scholar Celebration
Matthew D. Semler of Bay Village, Ohio, has been named a 2023 Distinguished Senior at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). “The Distinguished Senior Award is the most prestigious undergraduate award in CFAES and honors top graduating seniors...

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