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An untapped resource for feeding the future

When Dr. Aaron T. Dossey was a student volunteer building cages for the Oklahoma State University insect zoo, he never imagined that some of those same insects would one day become his life’s work and potentially revolutionize how the world sees food.

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A man wearing safety glasses and a white coat holds up a vial to the light inside a lab.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Pecan pest management workshop set for Feb. 20

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

OSU Entomology Trivia Team wins national championship

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Don’t let the bed bugs bite: what to know

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects?

Don’t skip the bug spray: Alpha-gal cases are climbing

Mon, Oct 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control reports high rates of alpha-gal syndrome in northeast Oklahoma.

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The truth about chiggers

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Oklahoma State University experts debunk a few myths about chiggers.

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Bee hotels boost native bee populations

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

Providing nesting places in the landscape can boost native bee populations.

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OSU alumna leads research contributing to insect conservation

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

During her Ph.D program at Oklahoma State University, Geest led a study focused on the effects of fire on the tallgrass prairie butterfly community, which was recently published in the Journal of Insect Conservation and Diversity, a scientific publication for insect research.

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Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

Planting ornamentals with vegetables can increase pollination.

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Drought conditions increase potential for wheat disease and insects

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

OSU Extension wheat specialists discuss current disease and insect threats to this year's crop.

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OSU to host pecan pest management workshop Feb. 21

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Pest management is the focus of the upcoming Pecan Pest Management Workshop on Feb. 21.