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
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.
Entomology News
AgriLife Extension guides statewide urban pest control
From cockroaches and mosquitoes to termites, bed bugs, ants and mice, pests may be one of life’s little headaches, but the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service urban integrated pest management program helps make them a manageable one. Robert Puckett, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Entomology, Bryan-College Station, said this program plays a crucial role to safeguard public health, preserve property and promote sustainable pest control solutions.
New research reveals secrets about locust swarm movement
New research published in Science is reshaping our understanding of one of nature’s most stunning yet destructive phenomena — massive locust swarms moving together. A team of researchers, including Greg Sword, Ph.D., Regents Professor and Charles R. Parencia Chair in Cotton Entomology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology, is challenging the long-standing theories about how order emerges from disorder in animal collectives.
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