News of the Laboratory of Entomology
News of the Laboratory of Entomology
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Professor Sander Koenraadt: “We must prevent mosquito havens”
- If we wish to avoid being overrun by mosquitoes in warm weather, we must intelligently design our surroundings. This is one of the key messages from... -
Entomologist Marcel Dicke retires: “Insects are truly fascinating creatures”
- A cricket sandwich or locust satay? According to Marcel Dicke, professor of entomology at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), insect-based... -
Bregje Wertheim new Chairholder Laboratory of Entomology
- As of 1 September, research associate Bregje Wertheim has been appointed Chairholder of the Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen University &... -
Insects as chicken feed: a natural and sustainable idea
- Rearing insects on residue streams from the food industry can play an important role in making feed production more sustainable in the poultry sector.... -
New Professor for the Control of disease-transmitting insects
- Sander Koenraadt has been appointed Professor of Ecology and Control of Disease-Transmitting Insects at the Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen... -
“Caterpillar noses” are surprisingly sophisticated
- Caterpillars have the ability to consume copious amounts of plant materials in a short time. Caterpillars use their antennae to scan their... -
Enzymes in insect larvae transform toxins
- The larvae of the black soldier fly contain enzymes that can convert toxic substances. This is evident from Kelly Niermans' PhD research. She will... -
Three Wageningen scientists receive Vidi grant
- Three scientists of Wageningen University & Research are to receive a Vidi grant of up to 800,000 euros. The funds can be put towards developing...