Department of Entomology http://entomology.wsu.edu College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Thu, 09 May 2013 18:58:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Washington State Pressed To Save Honey Bees By Restricting Pesticides http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/washington-state-pressed-to-save-honey-bees-by-restricting-pesticides/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/washington-state-pressed-to-save-honey-bees-by-restricting-pesticides/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:39:16 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44755 April 30, 2013 NW Public Radio, by Tom Banse For about seven years, many Western beekeepers have been plagued by unexplained die-offs in their hives. It happened recently to Mark Emrich. “I was doing great until about five weeks ago,” he says. “Then I came down and opened up the hives and I had five [...]

]]> Mark Emrich with honey bee hives.April 30, 2013 NW Public Radio, by Tom Banse

For about seven years, many Western beekeepers have been plagued by unexplained die-offs in their hives. It happened recently to Mark Emrich.

“I was doing great until about five weeks ago,” he says. “Then I came down and opened up the hives and I had five dead boxes of bees. That was a huge hit.”

He lost one third of his production on his small farm near Olympia.

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]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/washington-state-pressed-to-save-honey-bees-by-restricting-pesticides/feed/ 0 2013 E. Paul Catts Memorial Lecture Events http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/2013-e-paul-catts-memorial-lecture-events/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/2013-e-paul-catts-memorial-lecture-events/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:03:36 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44705 Guest speaker: Steve Wratten, Lincoln University, Bio-Protection Research Centre, New Zealand. Wednesday, April 24 – Colloquium presentation in the Entomology Department. Friday, April 26 E Paul CATTS Annual Lecture 4:30 pm – 6:30 PM CUE 202, Social 6:15 pm – 7:45 PM CUE 518, Dinner (RSVP Only) 7:30 pm – 9:00 PM Banyans Restaurant Flyer [...]

]]> SteveWrattenEPCatts13Guest speaker: Steve Wratten, Lincoln University, Bio-Protection Research Centre, New Zealand.

Wednesday, April 24 – Colloquium presentation in the Entomology Department.

Friday, April 26 E Paul CATTS Annual Lecture 4:30 pm – 6:30 PM CUE 202, Social 6:15 pm – 7:45 PM CUE 518, Dinner (RSVP Only) 7:30 pm – 9:00 PM Banyans Restaurant
Flyer with more information about Friday’s event.

 

More information about the E.Paul Catts Memorial Lecture

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/2013-e-paul-catts-memorial-lecture-events/feed/ 0 Students spur local dialogue based on WSU bee study http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/students-spur-local-dialogue-based-on-wsu-bee-study/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/students-spur-local-dialogue-based-on-wsu-bee-study/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:45:48 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44699 April 22, 2013 I WSU News To bee or not to bee PULLMAN, Wash. – Six Walla Walla High School students have been busily traversing the state this spring, carrying their message to local communities to set the seeds for growth – much like the alkali bees that are the subject of their presentation and [...]

]]> April 22, 2013 I WSU News

To bee or not to bee

PULLMAN, Wash. – Six Walla Walla High School students have been busily traversing the state this spring, carrying their message to local communities to set the seeds for growth – much like the alkali bees that are the subject of their presentation and a Washington State University study.

The students are part of a team participating in the national FFA (Future Farmers of America) organization’s Agricultural Issues Forum, with the state contest taking place at WSU on May 10.

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]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/honey-bee/students-spur-local-dialogue-based-on-wsu-bee-study/feed/ 0 CAHNRS Awards Banquet http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/cahnrs-awards-banquet/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/cahnrs-awards-banquet/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:33:57 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44696 Jay Brunner received the Individual Integrated Award. Vince Jones, Ute Chambers, Betsy Beers, Jay Brunner, Brad Petit, Gary Grove, Jerry Tangren, Timothy Smith and Wendy Jones were the recipients of the Team Interdisciplinary Award.

]]> Jay Brunner received the Individual Integrated Award.

Vince Jones, Ute Chambers, Betsy Beers, Jay Brunner, Brad Petit, Gary Grove, Jerry Tangren, Timothy Smith and Wendy Jones were the recipients of the Team Interdisciplinary Award.

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/cahnrs-awards-banquet/feed/ 0 Doug Walsh Recognized http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/doug-walsh-recognized/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/doug-walsh-recognized/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:28:34 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44692 Doug Walsh received the PBESA award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management. This is a pass-through nomination in which I will compete against the nominee’s from the other 4 ESA branches. He was also selected by the PBESA to serve the next 3 year term as their representative to the ESA Governing Board. Details on [...]

]]> Doug Walsh received the PBESA award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management. This is a pass-through nomination in which I will compete against the nominee’s from the other 4 ESA branches.

He was also selected by the PBESA to serve the next 3 year term as their representative to the ESA Governing Board. Details on the ESA governing board can be seen at http://www.entsoc.org/about_esa/governance/board

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/doug-walsh-recognized/feed/ 0 Vince Jones Recieves Award http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/vince-jones-recieves-award/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/vince-jones-recieves-award/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:22:31 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44690 Vince Jones was awarded the CW Woodworth Award. This annual award is presented by the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. This award, the PBESA’s largest, is for achievement in Entomology in the Pacific region of the United States over the previous ten years.  A list of past recipients is detailed on Wikipedia.

]]> Vince Jones was awarded the CW Woodworth Award. This annual award is presented by the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. This award, the PBESA’s largest, is for achievement in Entomology in the Pacific region of the United States over the previous ten years.  A list of past recipients is detailed on Wikipedia.

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/vince-jones-recieves-award/feed/ 0 Annual Insect Cinema Cult Classics http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/cult-classics/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/cult-classics/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:08:56 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44639 In the spring of each year, the Entomology Department hosts an evening that’s sure to bug you!

]]> 2013 showings
  • Cartoons
  • Mothra
    Shipwreck survivors are found on Beiru, an island previously used for atomic tests. Amazingly free of radiation effects, they believe they were protected by a special juice given to them by…
  • Mosquito
    An alien starship crashes in a swamp in a U.S. National Park. Some mosquitos begin to feed from the alien’s corpses, causing them to grow to the size of a vulture. These mutant insects …
  • Skeeter
    As the result of a corrupt businessman’s illegal toxic waste dumping, a small desert town is beset by a deadly swarm of huge bloodthirsty mutant mosquitoes!

mothra movie posterMosquito movie coverSkeeter movie cover

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/cult-classics/feed/ 0 Insect Expo http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/the-insect-expo/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/the-insect-expo/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:28:47 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44398 Join the Entomology Graduate Student Association for family fun! Activities include insect-themed crafts and face painting, cockroach races, and museum and live insect displays.

]]> Each spring, the Entomology Graduate Student Association hosts this family fun event! Activities include insect-themed crafts and face painting, cockroach races, and museum and live insect displays.

For more information contact Rebecca Schmidt at rebecca.schmidt@email.wsu.edu

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/event-annual/the-insect-expo/feed/ 0 Travel Award http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/travel-award/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/travel-award/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:51:43 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44536 Congratulations to Katie Buckley! She has received a PBESA Travel Award to the 2013 Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society Annual Meeting in Lake Tahoe.

]]> Congratulations to Katie Buckley! She has received a PBESA Travel Award to the 2013 Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society Annual Meeting in Lake Tahoe.

]]> http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/travel-award/feed/ 0 CAHNRS Team Interdisciplinary Award http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/cahnrs-team-interdisciplinary-award/ http://entomology.wsu.edu/blog/accomplishments-2013/cahnrs-team-interdisciplinary-award/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:48:16 +0000 Mitchell, Cheryl Lynn http://entomology.wsu.edu/?p=44534 Congratulations to the winners of the CAHNRS Team Interdisciplinary Award: Vince Jones Ute Chambers Betsy Beers Jay Brunner Brad Petit Gary Grove Jerry Tangren Timothy Smith Wendy Jones. Their teamwork and hard work is a testament of our department, and well deserving of recognition among peers across the college. Please join in congratulating them for [...]

]]> Congratulations to the winners of the CAHNRS Team Interdisciplinary Award:

  • Vince Jones
  • Ute Chambers
  • Betsy Beers
  • Jay Brunner
  • Brad Petit
  • Gary Grove
  • Jerry Tangren
  • Timothy Smith
  • Wendy Jones.

Their teamwork and hard work is a testament of our department, and well deserving of recognition among peers across the college. Please join in congratulating them for their achievement!

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