Purdue Entomology

It’s Purdue Day of Giving! Choose Purdue Entomology for your donations! dayofgiving.purdue.edu/donate?campaig… Join us in supporting the Department of Entomology as we work to advance research, educate future scientists, and better understand the insects that impact our world every day.

It was a true pleasure to watch our undergrads be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments at the College of Ag Awards Banquet! Outstanding Freshman: Sawyer Scheid Outstanding Sophomore: Susanna Peak Outstanding Junior: Fern Rice Outstanding Senior: Sydney Territo

Dr. Brock Harpur, an evolutionary biologist at Purdue University, was recognized with the College of Agriculture’s Early Career Research Commercialization Award this year at the COA Excellence in Research Celebration. Congratulations, Dr. Harpur!

Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology, sits down with podcast host Kate Young to explain how forensic scientists like her contribute to cold cases and crime scene investigations. Check it out! stories.purdue.edu/podcast/krysta…

Spring is approaching! We all want to get outdoors. But before you grab the leash and head out for a walk with your pet, remember ticks are ready for spring, too. Learn more from our department head, Dr. Catherine Hill, in this article. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/t…

We are thrilled to congratulate Fern on being named a 2026 finalist for the Truman Scholarship! Selected as one of just 198 national finalists from nearly 800 applicants across the country, Fern represents the very best of Purdue and our department.

Are you interested in macro- and nature photography? On May 2-3, join Dr. Chris Wirth and Dr. Andrew Johnston to get hands-on instruction covering all aspects of macrophotography. Register here: cvent.me/qK5bOo

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the 90th Annual Purdue Pest Management Conference! Stay tuned for the dates of the 2027 Conference! Thank you again to all of our attendees, speakers, students, exhibitors, and sponsors who made this milestone event a great success!

PhD student Riley Shultz and the Purdue Bee Lab just published research on white-eyed honeybee drones, and it's been making the rounds on Reddit! Many new faces are flocking to find out what's behind these bees. 🐝 reddit.com/r/Beekeeping/c…

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and stopped by our table in the Ag/Vet Med Alumni Tent on Saturday for Homecoming! It was wonderful to connect with so many fellow Boilermakers who share our love for bugs! 🐝💛

Registration is open for the 90th Annual Pest Management Conference! Register below with the link provided. extension.entm.purdue.edu/urbanconferenc…

Congratulations to Christine Elliott on her Letter published in Science, highlighting the Cricket Quartet performance at Bug Bowl! If you missed last year’s show, don’t worry, the third annual Cricket Quartet will return at Bug Bowl on April 18, 2026. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Join leading academic and industry professionals at the Indiana Invasive Species Conference on Sept.4-5 to learn about breakthroughs in technology and research. Continuing education credits are also available for applicator licenses. purdue.ag/invasives25

The dates are set for the much-anticipated 90th Annual Purdue Pest Management Conference! Running from Monday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information about this year’s conference.

The Indiana Invasive Species Conference is back! Join us Sept. 4-5 at the South Shore Welcome Center in Hammond to learn, network and see the work being done to curtail invasive plants and animals in our state. Early bird tickets are $80 until July 20: purdue.ag/invasives25

It’s Purdue Day of Giving! Help us grow the impact of the Department of Entomology by making a gift today. Your support helps us advance our efforts in insect science!🐝Scroll down to our department name to give now. #PurdueDayofGiving #Entomology dayofgiving.purdue.edu/donate?campaig…

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Purdue Federal Credit Union for your generous support of the 2025 Bug Bowl! 💰🐝🦗 Your continued partnership helps us grow this one-of-a-kind event and provide a fun, educational experience for the entire community. We’re grateful to have you!💛🖤

Just like their signature sauces—mild, hot, or fire—Taco Bell is spicing it up with their generous support. We're excited to kick off this partnership and hope to keep turning up the heat together year after year! 🔥 Welcome to the Bug Bowl family! 💛🖤

A big shoutout and THANK YOU to University Book Store for being a proud sponsor of the 2025 Bug Bowl! We’re so grateful for your continued support in helping make this event a success year after year. Thank you, University Book Store, for being part of the Bug Bowl family! 💛🖤

A huge THANK YOU to Subway for being a wonderful sponsor of the 2025 Bug Bowl! With over 120 amazing volunteers signed up to help make this Saturday’s event a success, we’re incredibly grateful to have West Lafayette Subway keeping everyone fueled with their delicious subs!