Select a category:
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM | |||
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Insect Science Advising and Recruitment |
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| Dr. Louise Lynch-O’Brien | 402-327-1574 | llynchobrien@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| GRADUATE PROGRAMS | |||
| Dr. Tom Weissling Graduate Committee Chair |
402-937-1592 | tweissling2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| Erin Bauer Lecturer, Distance Education |
402-472-9548 | ebauer2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| BEEKEEPING / BEES & WASPS | |||
| Judy Wu-Smart | 402-472-8696 | jwu-smart@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| BEE SWARMS | |||
Private citizens who may be willing to pick up a swarm: |
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| Lincoln and Vicinity | |||
| Todd Fiala | 402-560-4676 | tf92300@windstream.net | Lincoln, Raymond, Davy, Valparaiso, Malcolm |
| Dave Hamilton | 402-421-2058 | Lincoln, NE | |
| Dustin Scholl | 402-560-6640 | dscholl3@unl.edu | Lincoln, Seward areas |
| Buzz Vance | 402-328-9709 | Lincoln, NE | |
| Mike Yearley | 402-475-1609 | Lincoln, NE | |
| Warren Nelson | 402-261-3407 | wnelson193@neb.rr.com | Lincoln, NE |
| Jim Sack | 402-780-2144 | Palmyra, NE | |
| Hershel Stats | 402-560-1031 | Lincoln area | |
| Kevin Monfelt | 402-239-6690 | Lincoln area | |
| Mike Poole | 402-202-3140 | Lincoln area | |
| Charles Simonds | 402-782-2349 | Bennet, NE | |
| Omaha and Vicinity | |||
| Phil Lee - Omaha Bee Club Bee Team | 402-679-4195 | Omaha, NE | |
| Mike Levine | 402-670-9900 | mdl1356@gmail.com | Omaha area |
| Kevin Monfelt | 402-239-6690 | Omaha area | |
| Mike Poole | 402-202-3140 | Omaha area | |
| Columbus and Vicinity | |||
| Bern Kozisek | 402-641-2222 | Columbus area | |
| Grand Island and Vicinity | |||
| Janet Alberts | 402-854-2544 | Grand Island area | |
| Brian Nilson | 402-617-2936 | Grand Island area | |
| Keith & Jeri Pobanz | 308-384-1122 | Grand Island area | |
| Hastings and Vicinity | |||
| Ron Babcock | 402-469-1910 | ron@babcockfarms.com | Hastings area |
| Norfolk and Vicinity | |||
| Mark & Ivy Folkers | 402-586-2298 | Norfolk area | |
| South Sioux City and Vicinity | |||
| Mark Graf | 308-962-4376 | mgraf28@yahoo.com | northeast corner of the state |
| FIELD CROPS: ALFALFA | |||
| Tom Hunt | 402-584-3863 | thunt2@unl.edu | Haskell Agricultural Laboratory, Concord |
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| FIELD CROPS: CORN | |||
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| Justin McMechan | 402-624-8041 | justin.mcmechan@unl.edu | ARDC, Ithaca |
| Tom Hunt | 402-584-3863 | thunt2@unl.edu | Haskell Agricultural Laboratory, Concord |
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte |
| Ron Seymour | 402-461-7209 | rseymour1@UNL.EDU | Adams County Extension, Hastings |
| FIELD CROPS: DRY BEANS | |||
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte |
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| FIELD CROPS: POTATOES | |||
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| FIELD CROPS: RANGE AND PASTURE | |||
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central R&E Center, North Platte |
| FIELD CROPS: SORGHUM | |||
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central R&E Center, North Platte |
| FIELD CROPS: SOYBEANS | |||
| Tom Hunt | 402-584-3863 | thunt2@unl.edu | Haskell Agricultural Laboratory, Concord |
| Justin McMechan | 402-624-8041 | justin.mcmechan@unl.edu | ARDC, Ithaca |
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte |
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| FIELD CROPS: SUGAR BEETS | |||
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| FIELD CROPS: SUNFLOWERS | |||
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| Gary Brewer | 402-472-8040 | gbrewer2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| FIELD CROPS: WHEAT | |||
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte |
| GRASSHOPPERS (Field Crops and Rangeland) | |||
| Julie Peterson | 308-696-6704 | julie.peterson@unl.edu | West Central R&E Center, North Platte |
| Jeff Bradshaw | 308-632-1369 | jbradshaw2@unl.edu | Panhandle R&E Center, Scottsbluff |
| Ron Seymour | 402-461-7209 | rseymour1@unl.edu | Adams County Extension, Hastings |
| Bob Wright | 402-472-2128 | rwright2@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| HOUSEHOLD & STRUCTURAL | |||
Ants, Bed bugs, Cockroaches, Termites, Etc. |
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| Kaitlin Chapman | 402-441-7180 | kchapman13@unl.edu | Metro District, Lincoln |
| Jody Green | 402-444-7804 | jgreen17@unl.edu | Douglas-Sarpy County Extension, Omaha |
| INSECT & SPIDER IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Kyle Koch | 402-472-8691 | kyle.koch@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
| Kaitlin Chapman | 402-441-7180 | kchapman13@unl.edu | Metro District, Lincoln |
| Jody Green | 402-444-7804 | jgreen17@unl.edu | Douglas-Sarpy County Extension, Omaha |
| Wayne Ohnesorg | 402-370-4040 | wohnesorg2@unl.edu | Northeast Extension District |
| Nicole Stoner | 402-223-1384 | nstoner2@unl.edu | Southeast Extension District |
| LIVESTOCK & FEEDLOTS | |||
Livestock |
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| Dave Boxler | 308-696-6721 | dboxler1@unl.edu | West Central R&E Center, North Platte |
Feedlots |
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| Dave Taylor | 402-472-9651 | dave.taylor@ars.usda.gov | USDA-ARS Lincoln |
| PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION | |||
| Clyde Ogg | 402-472-1632 | cogg1@unl.edu | UNL Pesticide Education Office, Lincoln |
| Tim Creger | 402-471-2351 or 877-800-4080 | tim.creger@nebraska.gov | Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture, Lincoln |
| PESTICIDE LABELS/REGISTRATIONS | |||
also Worker Protection Standards, Pesticide Laws & Regulations, Pesticide Education, Protective Clothing & Equipment |
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| Clyde Ogg | 402-472-1632 | cogg1@unl.edu | UNL Pesticide Education Office, Lincoln |
| INSECTS ON TREES & ORNAMENTALS | |||
| Nicole Stoner | 402-223-1384 | nstoner2@unl.edu | Southeast Extension District |
| SCIENCE OUTREACH | |||
| K-12 Outreach | Outreach Request Form | entomologyliteracy@unl.edu | UNL Entomology, Lincoln |
Breaking Entomological News...
Dr. Susan Weller, director of the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of Entomology, has been elected a fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The society noted Weller’s internationally-known research on arctiine moths and other Noctuoidea, and her administrative leadership in promoting entomology and science education. See the article at UNL News for details about Weller's recognition. Congratulations Susan!
Spomer nets 40-year Butterfly & Beetle Legacy. Best wishes to Steve Spomer who is retiring this December after 40 years in the Entomology Department. Spomer has identified nearly 700 insect species, including the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle, and taught countless University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. 
Bridget Gross, master's student in Entomology, mentored by Dr. Judy Wu-Smart and Dr. Doug Golick, was featured in the Nov. 11th IANR Student Spotlight. Bridget will present her master's degree seminar Thursday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m., via Zoom. - Dr. Joe Louis receives a grant to study resistance in sorghum to fall armyworm
- Check out the Emerald Ash Borer Resource Center, and our Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alike Insects Sheet - Be Sure Before You Treat!