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Discover Entomology with Exciting New Educational Videos from the MSU Bug House!

Published on October 24, 2023
The Bug House at Michigan State University is launching an engaging new video series. The first two videos delve into the realm of entomology careers and shed light on the crucial conservation of native pollinators.
ESA North Central Branch Recognizes Three Entomology Faculty

Published on March 31, 2023
The Department of Entomology is proud to announce that Rufus Isaacs, Amanda Lorenz, and Zsofia Szendrei have been recognized by the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America (NCB ESA).
A Passion for Bugs Leads to MSU

Published on August 31, 2022
Taylor Hori followed her passion for bugs and it led her straight to Michigan State University.
MSU Bug Club is drawing attention to the fascinating world of insects

Published on January 17, 2022
A group of undergraduate students at MSU are building a community centered around their passion for arthropods.
Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House

Published on November 23, 2021
Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House.
Allison Zahorec shares experiences she values as a graduate student

Published on November 5, 2021
Entomology doctoral student Allison Zahorec has found meaning through researching tiny arthropods, helping children overcome fear of insects and experiencing scientists opening up to social justice.
New National Science Foundation grant will integrate research and science outreach

Published on August 2, 2021
MSU Entomology’s Henry Chung and Amanda Lorenz plan an innovative approach to use basic research to fuel new science outreach at the MSU Bug House.
Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House

Published on November 23, 2020
You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour.
Entomology undergrad shares love of bugs with peers and public through leadership

Published on October 20, 2020
Brenna Jeffs talks about her service as Bug Club president, educating the public as a Bug House volunteer, and how she came to love entomology.
Bug House Featured in LSJ's Summer Bucket List

Published on June 19, 2019
The Bug House was featured last week as part of the Lansing State Journal's 2019 summer "bucket list" for Lansing. We're #9 in a list of 21 fun things to do around Lansing!
Bug House Welcomes Over 700 Visitors for Be A Tourist In Your Own Town

Published on June 4, 2018
The Bug House participated in Greater Lansing's annual event, Be A Tourist In Your Own Town, a day-long festival featuring 80 different local attractions. Visitors enjoyed observing our beehive, specimen displays, and live insects and tarantulas!
Celebrate bees & bugs June 18 at Bee Palooza and Bug House Open House

Published on May 19, 2017
Michigan State University will be buzzing with activity on Sunday, June 18, 2017, Father's Day, from 1-4 p.m. as the MSU Department of Entomology hosts the sixth annual Bee Palooza and the MSU Bug House opens its doors for visitors.
2016 another banner year at the MSU Bug House

Published on March 15, 2017
People continue to be enthusiastic about meeting the bugs at Entomology's Bug House, reports Gary Parsons, the program and facility director. Tours and events reached over 9,700 people in 2016!
Facebook brought 663 people to the MSU Bug House on a Monday night

Published on February 9, 2016
What happens when you mix a Bug House, kids, Facebook and Michigan State University outreach?
Bug House is a holiday hit

Published on January 6, 2016
The MSU Bug House held its Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, where over 230 visitors interacted with the live and displayed insects and stopped by for educational activities in the classroom next door.