Department of Entomology

06/23/2026

Purdue University is leading a $1.7 million project funded by the Gates Foundation to develop new insecticides for combating malaria and other diseases using artificial intelligence and natural products. The three-year project will combine Purdue’s expertise in high-throughput screening of anti-mo...

06/22/2026

Happy Pollinator Week!

Long before humans began cultivating crops, plants and pollinators were already working together, building one of nature’s most powerful and essential partnerships: pollination.

For millions of years, pollen has told the story of how plants reproduce, evolve and sustain ecosystems. Today, plant-pollinator relationships still power global biodiversity, helping produce much of the food we eat and keeping our environment thriving.

Researchers in the Department of Entomology and Purdue Botany and Plant Pathology continue to study how these ancient partnerships shape modern agriculture and the environment around us.

Learn more about how pollination influences our food systems and ecosystems: https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/07/pollen-pollination-how-ancient-partnerships-shape-todays-world.html

06/22/2026

06/11/2026

This publication provides a list of plants that can be used to establish effective pollinator habitats, from backyard gardens to large-scale plantings.

06/08/2026

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06/02/2026

Discover the night in a whole new way.

On Saturday, June 6, Purdue entomologists are bringing a unique after-hours experience to Morrow’s Meadow — and you’re invited.

Bugs in a New Light
Saturday, June 6
8:00p - 11:00p
Morrow’s Meadow Park, Large Pavilion

This evening program begins with a guided introduction to insect diversity, followed by a hands-on outdoor experience where blacklight stations attract nocturnal insects from the surrounding landscape.

As the sun sets, the park transforms — and you’ll get a close-up look at the activity most of us never see.

The first hour will include a structured talk. The remaining time is open, allowing you to explore, observe, and interact with Purdue’s team as they help identify and explain what you’re seeing.

Bring:
- bug spray
- a flashlight or headlamp
- If you enjoy photography, you’re encouraged to bring a phone or camera and contribute observations through iNaturalist

This is a great opportunity for families, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys experiencing the outdoors in a new way.

06/01/2026

Thanks for hosting us Clarksville Parks and Recreation!

For more events like this check out our events page 👇
https://www.facebook.com/PurdueEntomology/events