Entomology & Nematology News

Three graduate students in the laboratory of nematologist Shahid Siddique, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, have won travel awards to attend the 62nd annual conference of the Society of Nematologists (SON), set July 9-14 in Columbus, Ohio.

Two UC Davis entomologists/artists are spearheading a project to create an insect-themed, large-scale, ceramic-mosaic mural at the Matthiasson Winery in Napa.

Despite multiple bursts of rain and hail, the California Honey Festival, held May 6 in downtown Woodland, drew some 20,000 to 25,000 attendees, festival organizers estimated today.

The UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) is being recognized by the UC Davis Staff Assembly as a Citation of Excellence winner in the Faculty-Staff Partnership Award category for its "outstanding achievements and notable contributions" in disseminating science-based beekeeping...

Ants! Let's talk about ants! The laboratory of Professor Phil Ward, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will provide live ants, specimens, information, and engage in one-on-one discussions about ant species at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 21.