What’s Bugging You?

December 17, 2004

Scientists are discovering new types of insects every day, says Utah State University entomologist Terry Griswold. Utah State’s bug collection features millions of specimens and the USDA Bee Museum, also on Utah State’s campus, boasts a million different bees. The impact of insects reaches beyond the scope of your imagination, says Extension entomologist Diane Alston, and affects human health, food sources and more.

From “Like Insects? USU can really bug you,” by Arrin Newton Brunson, Salt Lake Tribune, November 23, 2004.

For more information, contact Terry Griswold, research entomologist/ARS, biology department, Utah State University, 435-797-2526; tgris@cc.usu.edu; Diane Alston, associate professor, biology department, Extension entomology specialist, Utah State University, 435-797-2516; dianea@biology.usu.edu.

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