Department of Entomology
Researchers alter mosquito genome with goal of controlling disease
Drs. Adelman and Myles used a gene disruption technique to effect this change.
Researchers alter mosquito genome with goal of controlling disease
Drs. Adelman and Myles used a gene disruption technique to effect this change.
Infestation of stink bugs continues to spread across state
In the 12 years since brown marmorated stink bugs were discovered in Allentown, Pa., the voracious insect has made a slow and steady march toward Virginia.
Bed bug insecticide resistance mechanisms identified
A research team at Virginia Tech has discovered some of the genetic mechanisms for the bed bug's resistance to two of the most popular pyrethroids.
The department has three major focus areas:
- Biomedical research, with emphasis on insect genomics and urban/public health. This includes mosquito biology and vector control as it affects urban and public health and human and animal disease.
- Natural/Agro Ecosystems Research, with emphasis on Integrated Pest Management/Biological Control of pest problems, and environmental monitoring and protection. It includes:
- IPM/biological control of commodity pests such as horticultural, field and forage crops, forest and Christmas tree, household and structural pests
- Monitoring and protection of the environment.
- Urban Entomology and Pesticide Safety Education, an extension/outreach program with special emphasis on Virginia School Integrated Pest Management and IPM in public housing and pest control operator training in safe use of pesticides.
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Department Tours
Would you like to bring your school group to Entomology? We offer a one hour outreach program. Contact us to schedule.
Alwood Society
The W.B. Alwood Society is our graduate student group, providing social and athletic outlets for our students as well as community outreach and support.
Photo Credit
Many of the insect photographs on this site were taken by VT Entomology alumna Theresa Dellinger. A full listing is available here.