News of the Laboratory of Entomology
News of the Laboratory of Entomology
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“Caterpillar noses” are surprisingly sophisticated
April 10, 2024 - News - 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
March 8, 2024 - News - The larvae of the black soldier fly contain enzymes that can convert toxic substances. This is evident from Kelly Niermans' PhD research. She will... -
Vidi资助瓦大研究人员进行甜椒抗性研究
July 5, 2023 - News - 本月,瓦赫宁根大学及研究中心的研究员Karen... -
三名瓦大科学家获得Vidi基金
June 30, 2023 - News - 瓦赫宁根大学及研究中心的三名科学家获এ... -
Erik Poelman appointed as professor holding a personal chair
September 5, 2022 - News - The Executive Board has appointed Erik Poelman (42) as professor holding a personal chair in the Entomology chair group of the Plant Sciences Group at... -
Beneficial insects are exposed to insecticides through honeydew
June 28, 2022 - News - Insects can be exposed to insecticides through various routes, including a plant’s pollen and nectar. For the first time ever, PhD researcher... -
Transition to sustainable arable farming given new impulse with €10 million research grant
March 30, 2022 - News - Arable farmers, government agencies, crop protection organisations, breeders, nature conservation organisations, banks, food chain partners,... -
Residue streams from insect cultivation promising new component of circular agriculture
March 2, 2022 - News - Is has been known for some time that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans and animals. But that their exoskeletons and other waste... -
没错,的确很难拍中一只蚊子
February 8, 2022 - News - 每一个半夜被蚊子骚扰醒,试图拍死它们... -
Plants can prepare for insect attack sequence
October 15, 2021 - News - Plants are under attack by a variety of insect species. They have defence mechanisms to deal with this, including chemicals or sturdier leaves. But...