UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2013

A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.

UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center

Published on Aug. 1, 2013

The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

UK research focusing on bringing back pollinators

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

UK entomology researchers are testing mixtures of wildflowers to determine which can best rebuild bee and monarch butterfly populations in the state.

Research and Education Center to host commodity-specific field days

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 12, 2013

UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2013

UK Intergrated Pest Management's early warning system is helping producers save money and is providing human health and environmental benefits.

UK Wheat Field Day is May 14

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 1, 2013

The upcoming field day will offer up-to-date information and cutting edge research regarding Kentucky wheat production.

Potter named a Provost's Distinguished Service Professor

By Keith Hautala
Published on Apr. 25, 2013

Mike Potter, professor in the UK Department of Entomology, is among those named a Provost's Distinguished Service Professor.

UK research shows biological control success against cowpea aphids may depend on its bacteria

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2013

The cowpea aphid attacks more than 200 plants and 50 crops worldwide.

UK, UC Irvine research on trapping bed bugs published

By Carl Nathe
Published on Apr. 10, 2013

Scientists at the University of Kentucky and University of California, Irvine have made an important discovery in the battle against bed bugs.