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Hokie Bugfest is tomorrow Saturday, October 10th, from 10am-3pm at Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg...
10/09/2026

Hokie Bugfest is tomorrow Saturday, October 10th, from 10am-3pm at Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg!

Interested in insects? Want to learn more about the natural world? Curious what makes insects awesome rather than scary? Check out this FREE event to explore the fascinating science of Entomology! This year we are partnering with the Invasive Species Collaborative on campus to teach all about invasive insects!

More information & list of exhibits at hokiebugfest.org

Last week, students from the W.B. Alwood Entomological Society and Dr. Maggie Couvillon's Pollinator Biology and Ecology...
05/04/2026

Last week, students from the W.B. Alwood Entomological Society and Dr. Maggie Couvillon's Pollinator Biology and Ecology Lab ran two exhibit booths at Margaret Beeks Elementary School's STEM night!

They ran a honey bee and native bee exhibit and a general entomology exhibit. These graduate students did a wonderful job teaching over 300 kids and their families about insect science. 🦋🐝🐛

Our students made a strong showing at the recent Entomological Society of America Southeastern and Eastern branch meetin...
03/27/2026

Our students made a strong showing at the recent Entomological Society of America Southeastern and Eastern branch meetings!

At the meetings Taylore Tomlinson took first place in her respective category, and Dylan Raney, Peter Schiff, and Caine DeWitt won second place in their respective categories in the student presentation competitions. 🎊

Congratulations to James Wilson on being awarded the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Certificate ...
03/10/2026

Congratulations to James Wilson on being awarded the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Certificate of Teaching Excellence for 2026! 🎊

Dr. Wilson is a Collegiate Assistant Professor of Apiculture in our department, and he teaches several classes including our popular Bees and Beekeeping class. 🐝

We had a fantastic time at our annual holiday party! Our department had a lot to be thankful for this year. 🦋
11/25/2025

We had a fantastic time at our annual holiday party! Our department had a lot to be thankful for this year. 🦋

If you are in the Blacksburg area come check out Hokie Bugfest tomorrow from 10am-3pm! There is sure to be insects, game...
10/17/2025

If you are in the Blacksburg area come check out Hokie Bugfest tomorrow from 10am-3pm! There is sure to be insects, games, educational bug facts, and fun for the whole family!

Congratulations to all our graduating students! 🎊 Each of you is a talented individual headed toward a bright future. Fe...
05/16/2025

Congratulations to all our graduating students! 🎊 Each of you is a talented individual headed toward a bright future.

Featured in the photo Krisangel Lopez and her son. Krisangel graduated this weekend with her Ph.D. from Jonathan Auguste's lab in our department.

Go Hokies! 🦃

This week we had the pleasure of hosting two of our alumni award winners and their families for a celebration day on cam...
03/26/2025

This week we had the pleasure of hosting two of our alumni award winners and their families for a celebration day on campus. We welcomed Dr. Mark Coffelt winner of the Alumni Career Achievement Award and Dr. Jhalendra Rijal winner of the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. 🎊🏆

Both are respected scientists in their field. Dr. Coffelt has an extensive background working in industry for a number of prominent companies over the years, and Dr. Rijal is knowledgeable Extension expert in California!

Congratulations to Doug Pfeiffer who was the recipient of the Virginia Vineyards Association Tony Wolfe Lifetime Achieve...
03/04/2025

Congratulations to Doug Pfeiffer who was the recipient of the Virginia Vineyards Association Tony Wolfe Lifetime Achievement Award! 🍇

Dr. Pfeiffer's dedication to pest management in vineyard and orchard systems is well known, and we are proud of all of his accomplishments. 🐛

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Department Of Entomology (MC0319) Price Hall, Room 216A, Virginia Tech 170 Drillfield Dr
Blacksburg, VA
24061

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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