Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of

Protect Yourself and Pets from Ticks: UTIA Entomologists Host Workshops in June

Jun 04, 2026 News Release

Close-up of a lone star tick.

Hurry! Deadline to register is June 8

Human & Animal Health / Insects & Pests / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Health and Safety / One Health / Public Health / Veterinary Medicine

Time To Celebrate and Support Pollinators! UT Gardens Host Annual Garden Buzz

Jun 01, 2026 News Release

A bee hovers next to white flowers.

Celebrations scheduled in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson on June 24

General / Insects & Pests / Landscape & Gardening / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Crossville / UT Gardens, Jackson / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Agricultural Education / Landscape / Plant Production / Plant Protection

Milan No-Till Field Day Announces 2026 Event Topics

May 11, 2026 News Release

A woman with a microphone presents before a crowd

Explore thirteen tours led by top row crop experts

Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Nutrient Stewardship / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Soil / Weed Management

Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 9

Apr 28, 2026 News Release

Dr. David Lockwood discusses blackberries with a visitor to the Fruits of the Backyard Field Day

Blackberry and fruit tree care among the topics at 19th annual event

General / Landscape & Gardening / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill / Plant Sciences, Department of / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Master Gardener / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

Help Stop the Spread of Spotted Lanternflies by Finding Egg Masses

Mar 03, 2026 News Release

Spotted lanternfly egg masses on a tree

UTIA entomologist recommends smashing eggs before they hatch in spring

Insects & Pests / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Protection

UT Board Approves Projects and New Degree Program

Mar 03, 2026 Highlight

Students walk on UT campus with Ayres Hall in the background

Students and two UTIA units to benefit

General / College of Veterinary Medicine / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Veterinary Medical Center / Agricultural Education / Bioinformatics / Continuing Education / Veterinary Medicine

Save the Date! Tennessee Green Industry Field Day Scheduled for June 11

Feb 24, 2026 News Release

A crowd listening to a speak in the UT Gardens, Knoxville, at the 2025 Green Industry Field Day

Registration opens March 14; early bird discount available

Landscape & Gardening / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Agricultural Education / Commercial Horticulture / Commercial Landscape Management / Continuing Education / Landscape / Plant Production / Plant Protection / Turf / Weeds

UT AgResearch Center Offers Free Nematode Testing for Tennessee Farmers

Nov 03, 2025 News Release

A microscope close up shows a yellow soybean cyst releasing small nematode eggs

Soil-Based Pest Could Impact Crop Yield

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Crop Production / Soil

Transforming Good Teaching into Great Learning

Oct 16, 2025 News Release

Jamie Greig, Andy Pulte, Carlos Trejo-Pech, Jiajia Chen, Denita Hadziabdic Guerry, Sathishkumar Samiappan, Alejandro Molina Moctezuma and Lacey Johnston

The Herbert College of Agriculture Welcomes the First Cohort of the Faculty Teaching Fellowship Program

General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, Department of / Animal Science, Department of / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / Natural Resources, School of / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Continuing Education / Leadership Development

UTIA Experts Urge Vigilance to Fight Spread of New World Screwworm

Aug 29, 2025 News Release

female adult New World screwworm fly

Regularly Inspect Animals for Signs of the Pest Detected in Mexico and Central America

Insects & Pests / AgResearch / College of Veterinary Medicine / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Animal Protection / Farm Animal / Health and Safety