News Archive: Entomology
UK entomologist details ways to reduce mosquito populations
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2012
West Nile virus cases climb. As of Aug. 28, the CDC listed three human cases of West Nile in Ky. UK entomologist Lee Townsend suggests ways to reduce the risk.
Watch for fall armyworms
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 21, 2012
Fall armyworm moth counts are up, and forage and soybean producers should be on the lookout for the worms.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
Published on Jul. 12, 2012
The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Drought creates different insect problems
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Ticks emerging earlier than normal
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 18, 2012
Ticks usually start to appear in the late spring and early summer, but this year they are early.
UK Wheat Field Day is fast approaching
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 1, 2012
Emerald ash borers emerging
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 26, 2012
Scientific American article features UK bed bug research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 6, 2012
School will help producers ready their IPM plans for 2012
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 1, 2012
UK Wheat Science Group's winter meeting in January
Published on Dec. 19, 2011