Purdue Entomology

Behind every jar of honey is a fascinating story of pollination, research, and hands-on learning. 🐝 Discover how Purdue students and faculty are helping support bee health while producing local honey. Read the story:

Registration is now open for the 2026 OVEA Annual Meeting!  🪰🪲🦋 This event is an excellent opportunity for students to present their research practice for the annual ESA meeting, while also networking with other researchers from across the Ohio Valley.

Dr. Catherine Hill, our department head, is collaborating with biotechnology partners Enveda to develop new anti-malaria insecticides. Follow the link in the post to learn more about the project!

Researchers in @PurdueInsects are continuing the fight against malaria by developing new insecticides using AI and natural products, combining @LifeAtPurdue's expertise in screening of anti-mosquito chemistries with @enveda's innovative AI-driven platform. #PurdueOneHealth

RT @PurdueAg: Happy Pollinator Week! 🌼🐝 Long before humans cultivated crops, plants and pollinators were building the eighth wonder of the world: pollination. Today, pollen continues to tell the story of how plants reproduce, evolve and sustain ecosystems, supporting much of the food we eat and helping our environment thrive. Researchers at @PurdueInsects and @PurdueBPP are studying how these ancient partnerships continue to shape modern agriculture and our environment. Learn more:

Dr. Dieudonne Baributsa has been selected by Purdue’s Global Academic Committee for a 2026 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award! The Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) program has expanded access to postharvest storage for farmers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

You don’t have to be a scientist or a lifelong beekeeper to fall in love with the world of honey bees. Learn all about them in the new book "Discovering the World of Honey Bees and Beekeeping" written by Natalie J. Carroll, Greg Hunt, and Krispn Given!

It’s Purdue Day of Giving! Choose Purdue Entomology for your donations! 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!

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.

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:

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. 🐝

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.

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.

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.

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.