News Archive: Entomology
Ag Biotech Day opens doors to UK research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 27, 2017
The event brought students to campus to learn about the college's research programs.
UK Ag Biotech Day invites high school students to explore careers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 30, 2017
The UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is hosting the free event to introduce high school students to the many careers in agriculture the field offers.
UK study seeks healthier people, trees
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 28, 2017
A new UK study helps people get more exercise while becoming more aware of their natural environment.
UK Research Spinoff Company MosquitoMate Expands Lexington Operations
By
Dee Fife
Published on Jun. 15, 2017
A company led by a UK entomologist is expanding its Lexington operations to meet mosquito control demands.
UK to host Turf Research Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 14, 2017
The event is open to turf professionals and the general public.
UK Robinson Forest welcomes the curious
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2017
On a flawless June Saturday, local residents had the chance to see what what goes on in Robinson Forest as they attended the first Robinson Forest Field Day
UK offering free urban tree workshops for neighborhoods
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 30, 2017
UK’s Urban Forest Initiative is offering free urban tree health and care workshops to neighborhoods in Central and East Central Kentucky from June through August.
Preventative measures can help protect against mosquito bites
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 17, 2017
Mosquito season is here. UK entomologists share tips to help Kentuckians avoid bites.
UK entomologist identifies new wasps; names two for students
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 15, 2017
UK entomologist gives unique names to parasitoid wasp species, including two named for students.
UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2017
A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.