Department of
Entomology
5 Degree Programs
Our department provides students with a world-class education that they can apply towards careers in entomology, forensic and investigative sciences, urban and public health entomology, and academia.
33 Top-Rated Research Faculty
Our faculty are leading the discovery of knowledge relating to food, agriculture, pest management and policy. Our renowned team of scientists are called upon to share their expertise with consumers and stakeholders to inform decisions and policy in the agriculture industry.
615+ Enrolled Students
Our students are training to be the next generation of entomologists and forensic scientists.
Excelling in Entomology Research
“I’m deeply grateful for the guidance from my professors and the Department of Entomology. Their support has been crucial to my achievements.”
Lisa Rollinson ’25, Entomology
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The Department of Entomology offers a wealth of exciting employment opportunities, ranging from cutting-edge research positions to roles in pest management, conservation, and agricultural innovation.
Entomology News
Q&A: Tackling the red flour beetle
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists Patrick Porter, Ph.D., and Robert Puckett, Ph.D., address some of the most frequently asked questions about the red flour beetle, commonly found in grain products and other food staples. The insect recently made headlines in Socorro in West Texas and in Levelland in the South Plains region in 2023. Porter and Puckett sat down with AgriLife Today to bring both of their perspectives together, urban and agricultural, to answer the most common questions about the red flour beetle.
The strange types of spiderwebs found in nature
Spiderwebs evoke a unique mix of fear and awe. Even for those who prefer that spiders stay far away, it’s hard not to appreciate the delicate, silky architecture and radiating patterns made by these tiny creatures. Not all spiderwebs follow the iconic radial design we usually picture though. There are at least five types of spiderwebs made with different silk types, said Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, Austin.
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