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
Extension Entomology from Farming to Pest Forecasting as an Educator in Integrated Pest Management
October 13, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PMDr. Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator & Associate Extension Professor at UMN Extension, shares how insect pest management information is delivered through UMN Extension and reviews what types of careers are available in Extension.
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.