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Thank you for your interest in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University. We are currently accepting applications for MS and PhD students.

Melanie Kirby with some bees

What is Entomology?

Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. Entomologists make great contributions to such diverse fields as agriculture, chemistry, biology, human/animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics. The study of insects serves as the basis for developments in biological and chemical pest control, food and fiber production and storage, pharmaceuticals epidemiology, biological diversity, and a variety of other fields of science.

M.T. James Entomological Museum

The M.T. James Entomological Collection houses over 1.25 million specimens of insects and related arthropods as well as a significant library and collection of photographic slides.

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