The mission of the Department of Entomology is to conduct research and education in the science of entomology, emphasizing the systematics, biodiversity, biology, ecology, and importance of insects and their relatives in relation to human welfare, and the maintenance of a healthy environment.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, November 19Support hands-on education by giving to The Great Minnsect Show 2027!
The Great Minnsect Show 2027
Saturday, May 15, 9 AM - 3 PMJoin us for The Great Minnsect Show 2027 and experience a free day of insect activities alongside professional entomologists.
News
2026-2027 ESA Election Results
August 31, 2026UMN Entomology faculty, grad faculty, and alumni have been elected to start their volunteer ESA positions at this year's Annual Meeting in November.
University of Minnesota researchers looking at new ways to protect soybeans from pests
August 26, 2026Dr. Bob Koch and his lab team discuss the cover crop Pennycress as an insecticide alternative in protecting soybean yields from insect pests.
Cover crops could help manage pests in corn and soybeans
August 18, 2026Dr. Bob Koch shares the benefits of cover crops in corn and soybean production from a pest management perspective.