Entomology & Nematology News

Newly published work by an international team of researchers, including lead author UC Davis nematologist Shahid Siddique, may result in new targets for the future development of nematode-resistant crops. The open-access journal Nature Communications, published the peer-reviewed research Oct. 19.

Filipa Rijo-Ferreira, a UC Berkeley School of Public Health (BPH) assistant professor who specializes in parasitology and circadian rhythms, will present a UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.

Despite widespread insect declines, plants are experiencing unprecedented levels of insect damage in comparison to their fossilized counterparts, according to newly published research by a trio of scientists, including UC Davis entomologist Emily Meineke.

Two members of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty are collaborating with UC Davis doctoral alumnus Billy Krimmel, ecologist and founder of Miridae Living Labs, West Sacramento, for the 2022-23 Seed Pile Project, a citizen scientist project aimed at a better understanding of...

Meet the artists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on "Insects, Art and Culture" from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 on the UC Davis campus. The Bohart Museum is located in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane. The event is free and family friendly.