entomology News Archive
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Rob Currie named Professor Emeritus
July 19, 2024 —
The entomologist has been named professor emeritus, one of the UM's highest honours, for his distinguished service.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CTV Saskatoon: Saskatoon exterminator says cockroaches live ‘everywhere you go’
April 17, 2024 —
Saskatoon exterminator says cockroaches live 'everywhere you go'
![Tick that could transmit Lyme disease](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tick-1271763_1920-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CTV Saskatchewan: How to stay tick-free this summer
April 11, 2024 —
How to stay tick-free this summer
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Research and International
Insect Friends and Foes
April 4, 2024 —
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of efforts to address the declining population of bees and other beneficial insects, along with recent advances in controlling pests like mosquitoes.
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CBC Manitoba: Why insect-transmitted illnesses are emerging threats in Canada and beyond
September 11, 2023 —
Why insect-transmitted illnesses are emerging threats in Canada and beyond
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba
September 7, 2023 —
Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty researchers tackle projects thanks to federal funds
September 5, 2023 —
Researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences received grants worth over $1.1 million in 2023 from the Government of Canada
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CTV News: Seeing more wasps? Jason Gibbs, associate professor of Entomology explains why and what to do about them
August 10, 2023 —
Jason Gibbs, associate professor in Entomology talked to ctvnews.ca about why we're seeing so many wasps and how to avoid them.