Ohio State Entomology
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Email: entomology@osu.edu
Phone: 614-688-0218
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Jamie Strange, Chair and Professor, Columbus
Andy Michel, Associate Chair and Professor, Wooster
Steve Baker, Fiscal Officer, Columbus
Sarah DeVilbiss, Office Manager, Columbus
Erin Parker, Office Manager, Wooster
Entomology Student Interest Form: Undergraduate and Graduate
UNDERGRADUATE INQUIRIES
Joe Raczkowski, Undergraduate Advisor, raczkowski.2@osu.edu
GRADUATE INQUIRIES
Sarah DeVilbiss, Graduate Program Coordinator, devilbiss.14@osu.edu
Reed Johnson, Graduate Studies Chair, johnson.5005@osu.edu
Insect ID and Pest Questions
Pest 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.
Ohioline Factsheets
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IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (ITP) ID TOOLS
ITP, part of USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection, Quarantine division, develops ID tools to make pest identification easier and more efficient, including fact sheets, ID keys, screening aids, and mobile apps.