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The corn earworm, also known as cotton bollworm or Helicoverpa zea, has shown an ability to quickly evolve resistance in the field to genetically engineered crops. University of Arizona researchers in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences are studying a unique genetic factor that helps one of the U.S.’s major crop pests resist transgenic crops.

Professor of entomology Luciano Matzkin examines samples under a microscope in his lab. Matzkin's recent study reveals how female flies produce male-derived, female-translated proteins after mating, providing new insights into the molecular reproduction.

Elizabeth Bernays, Regents Professor Emerita of entomology, whose research career focused on the evolution of plant-feeding insects, died on March 5. Bernays is remembered by her colleagues for her numerous contributions to entomology.

Everything you did not know about cicadas.

Gene Hall, manager of the University of Arizona Insect Collection, illuminates the significance of insects in understanding history and the world around us.

In his new role, Wilfrid Calvin is committed to finding ways to reduce pesticide exposure through integrated pest management.

Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz recently joined the Department of Entomology to explore innovative strategies for tick management.

Since the target is mosquito larvae, which are aquatic, the chemical compound can be directly put into water like several other currently used larvicides.

Yves Carrière is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes his career of contributions to the advancement of entomology.

The Tucson pilot project aims to reduce the population of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which can spread zika, yellow fever, and dengue.