New Monarch butterfly breeding pattern inspires hope
A large number of Monarch butterflies was found breeding in California this winter, giving one researcher hope for their continued survival in the Western U.S.
Entomology
Extension educator Wendy Sue Wheeler earns President’s Award from stewardship alliance
Extension Coordinator honored for her involvement in helping people and agriculture manage chemicals safely and sustainably
New leader to expand WSU’s decision system for fruit, potato growers
David Crowder expands his role as interim director, helping growers plan for success.
New endowed chair role helps longtime Extension scientist support better pest control
Todd Murray has been named the Norman Ehmann Endowed Chair in Urban Pest Management, where he’ll do research and educate the urban pest management industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Scientists predict potential spread, habitat of invasive Asian giant hornet
WSU researchers have predicted how and where the Asian giant hornet could spread and find ideal habitat, in the U.S. and globally.
Task force seeks new defenses against resurgent, cherry-devastating disease
Cherry trees infected with Little Cherry Disease bear small, bitter or bland fruits that often lack attractive coloring. The disease is a significant concern for growers, reducing yields and eventually causing fruit to fail entirely.…
Finding insects: Meet entomology doctoral student Megan Asche
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Extension leader Todd Murray to direct WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center
WSU alumnus leads team integrating watershed science, agriculture, urban landscape management, human health.
WSU scientists enlist citizens in hunt for giant, bee-killing hornet
Bracing for the Asian giant hornet’s emergence this spring, WSU researchers help roll back its spread.
Honey bee and pollinator facility officially opened
WSU’s new Honey Bee & Pollinator Research, Extension, and Education Facility officially opens, allowing for huge expansion in the amount of research scientists can do to help save the bees.
