Success StoryInforming growers and public through Insect Info Webinar conducted by Entomology Specialists:



Informing growers and public through Insect Info Webinar conducted by Entomology Specialists:

Author: Raul Villanueva

Planning Unit: Entomology

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The department of Entomology extension team offered a webinar series during several weeks in October and December 2020. The objective of this event was to expand the knowledge of growers, CEA, and consultants on pest problems and management. Speakers included Drs. R. Villanueva (Tiny and Mighty Mites in High Tunnels and Greenhouses: Species and Management), R. Bessin (Pesticide Recommendations and Safety, and Veterinary pests), J. Larson (Upcoming Invasive Species, and Pollinators and Stinging Insects), Z. DeVries (Fall Invaders), and B. Newton (Teaching with Insects). These presentations were planned to provide attendees with useful information on pest management, and provide continuing education credits, service training, and pesticide applicator training to clientele. Audience was estimated on approximately 40 people per presentation making a total of 280 people for all 8 presentations.






Stories by Raul Villanueva


Extension and outreach programs for Kentucky and Surrounded states in 2024

about 18 days ago by Raul Villanueva

I participated in the main extension events that took place at the University of Kentucky-Research a... Read More


New publication on the stink bugs of Kentucky with keys and color images

about 18 days ago by Raul Villanueva

In 2024, we published a peer reviewed manuscript on the stink bug fauna of Kentucky from specimens e... Read More


Stories by Entomology


Pesticide Safety Education Program

about 4 days ago by Tad Campbell

The University of Kentucky Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) develops educational materials ... Read More


Chemical Fertility of Cool Season Grasses

about 4 days ago by Tad Campbell

According to NASS USDA statistics for 2023, Kentucky has over 1.98 million acres of grass hay. Agric... Read More