Passion for nature lives on in zoologist’s bequest
Paul Schroeder’s curiosity for the natural world will be felt every time someone examines the tiny creatures he gave to WSU’s insect museum.
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Entomologist Laura Lavine honored for strides enhancing diversity, inclusion
National peers are honoring Laura Lavine, professor and chair of WSU’s Department of Entomology, for her work in making a more diverse, inclusive institution.
White witches, vanished specimens, living gems: Look inside WSU’s collection of 3 million insects
Preserved for eternity, more than 3 million specimens await at the M.T. James Entomological Collection
WSU ecotoxicology professor elected as Entomological Society of America fellow
John Stark, a WSU professor of ecotoxicology and director of the Washington Stormwater Center at the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center, has been named an Entomological Society of America fellow.
New from Extension: Understanding wireworms; do coffee grounds make good mulch?
Latest guides help gardeners learn about mulch, farmers manage a persistent insect pest.
Natural enemy of invasive, berry-eating fly found in U.S.
WSU researchers confirmed the first discovery of a new wasp in the U.S. that is a natural enemy of the spotted-wing drosophila, a harmful invasive pest.
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.
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.…
Should I stay or should I go?: Host plants tell insects when to migrate
WSU scientist finds that the nutritional value of a rice plant determines whether an insect develops short or long wings.
Dirt, rolly-pollies part of award-winning gardening program
Spokane County Master Gardeners’ Garden in a Box program will receive the International Search for Excellence Award at the International Master Gardeners conference in July.
