Tag: Entomology
-
Posted on May 5, 2020
CALS undergraduates create new knowledge in the lab and the field, and prepare for the future
Critical thinking, sound judgement, mental endurance. Exceptional communication and effective collaboration. These aren’t just human resources buzzwords. They’re authentic skills and abilities that anyone can weave […]
-
Posted on April 2, 2020
Blue Sky Science: Why do hissing cockroaches hiss?
In this episode of Blue Sky Science, PJ Liesch, director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab, answers Erin Clawson’s question, “Why do hissing cockroaches hiss?” The Blue Sky Science […]
-
Posted on January 2, 2020
Blue Sky Science: How is spider silk made?
In this episode of Blue Sky Science, Marie Thompson asks, “How is spider silk made?” Entomology’s P.J. Liesch, director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab, answers her question. […]
-
Posted on September 24, 2019
University helps state growers cope with voracious, invading fruit fly
It’s a beautiful summer day with a hint of fall in the air at Bures Berry Patch, southwest of Barneveld, Wisconsin. On the edge of […]
-
Posted on August 27, 2019
Summer ‘QuickStart’ program helps CALS freshmen connect to college early, save on time and tuition
On a typical morning at Doorco Holsteins in Brussels, Wisconsin, Austin Vandertie BSx’22 would be helping his parents milk the 40-cow herd, feed calves, spread manure, or […]
-
Posted on August 14, 2019
Microbial repellent: In the fight against mosquitoes, bacteria may come to the rescue
When Que Lan passed away unexpectedly of complications from gastric cancer in 2014, the UW entomology professor left behind a promising research project. Her work suggested bacteria […]
-
Posted on July 19, 2019
Ants and ash borers: Insects in urban settings – Audio
PJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy Total Time: 7:25 0:12 – Insects that are […]
-
Posted on July 5, 2019
Pollinators: What to watch for this season – Audio
PJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy Total Time: 5:21 0:12 Wisconsin’s pollinator situation 1:13 […]
-
Posted on July 2, 2019
Blue Sky Science: Why (and for how long) do butterflies stay in a cocoon?
Why (and for how long) do butterflies stay in a cocoon? In this episode of Blue Sky Science, Jeremy Hemberger, a graduate student in the entomology department, […]
-
Posted on June 14, 2019
Pests: What to watch for this season – Audio
PJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy Total Time: 4:11 0:12 Insect activity in Wisconsin […]