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Department of
Entomology
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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.
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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.
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615+ Enrolled Students
Our students are training to be the next generation of entomologists and forensic scientists.
Preparing Future Medical Professionals
“The forensic program provided a path that differentiates me from the majority of pre-med students. The challenging coursework, the faculty and the internship all helped me put together an undergraduate record that helped make me unique.”
Andrew Chapman ’21, Forensic and Investigative Sciences
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Work with Us!
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.
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Entomology News
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Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horsefly populations increase
Be on the lookout for an especially nasty and tenacious biting insect pest – the horsefly – as it hunts for its next blood meal. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, Stephenville, said she expects reports of horsefly infestations to increase over the coming weeks. Despite the name, horseflies are not host-specific to horses. They will feed opportunistically on available human and animal hosts.
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AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville
Kyle Slusher, Ph.D., was hired as a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology to bolster the agency’s statewide fruit pest management program. While his primary focus is on pecans, Slusher said he will also be responsible for providing pest management strategies for fruit production and vineyards. Slusher’s position was prioritized by Texas A&M AgriLife to meet producer demand for expertise and science-based recommendations related to sustainable fruit production across the state.
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