Tag: Entomology
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Posted on April 24, 2019
UW Changes Lives: Advice, research boosts Wisconsin potato growers
Wisconsin has a healthy potato industry, ranking in the top 5 nationally. It’s bolstered by support from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, ranging from supplying seed […]
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Posted on April 3, 2019
CALS offers summer classes about food, ag and science for all interested learners
Summer Term isn’t just for UW–Madison students. While taking summer classes is a great way for current UW students to get ahead in their studies, […]
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Posted on March 18, 2019
The flight of the monarch – Audio
/RSS FeedPJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy 2:58 – Total time 0:13 – Good news […]
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Posted on February 25, 2019
How did insects fare in the polar vortex? – Audio
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PJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy 3:00 – Total time 0:13 – Polar vortex […]
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Posted on January 30, 2019
Agricultural Research Station system honors three for outstanding contributions
CALS Agricultural Research Stations recently honored three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ARS program at its annual Recognition Awards Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, […]
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Posted on January 23, 2019
A new kind of mosquito repellent that comes from bacteria
People may soon have a new weapon in the battle against mosquitoes, and it comes from an unusual source: bacteria. Published in January in the […]
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Posted on January 8, 2019
Blue Sky Science: How do animals evolve and get new traits?
How do animals evolve and get new traits? In this episode of Blue Sky Science, Zachary Cohen, a graduate student in entomology, answers that question posed by Vihaan Venkatesh. Blue Sky […]
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Posted on September 28, 2018
The end of mosquito season? – Audio
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PJ Liesch, UW-Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy Total time – 3:03 0:14 – End of […]
