Success StoryOutreach and Teaching Entomology to K-12 Programs in Western Kentucky



Outreach and Teaching Entomology to K-12 Programs in Western Kentucky

Author: Raul Villanueva

Planning Unit: Entomology

Major Program: Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

In February 2022, the entomology program of the UK-Princeton Research and Education Center trained an academic debate team (number of 8 students) of the Trigg County High School (TCHS) during half a day program to discuss Topics Related to Insect Problems in the Future. This academic team advanced to the final round of the KY state competition. The TCHS sent a thank you note acknowledging the support from Raul Villanueva’ program. Also, in April 2022, at least 150 students at the Webster County High School received information about professional agriculture opportunities, students and teachers were interested in the information they received through several Q& A sections. 






Stories by Entomology


53rd Annual UK Pest control Short Course

about 4 days ago by Zachary DeVries

In November we hosted the 53rd annual University of Kentucky Pets Control Short Course. This 3-day p... Read More


Cockroach Control in New York City

about 4 days ago by Zachary DeVries

German cockroaches are one of the most challenging indoor pests to manage indoors. They are known to... Read More