Transgenic Bt cotton is safe for people, wildlife, and even beneficial insects. Find out how UA entomologists used transgenic Bt cotton to eradicate the invasive pink bollworm a century after it invaded Arizona, while some pests elsewhere have evolved resistance to Bt crops.

At the Insects as Food booth you will discover edible insects! Insect proteins are as nutritious as other animal-based proteins but their production is less environmentally taxing. Insect thrive on non-cultivated food, which reduces the environmental impact of food production.

We've got shirts! They'll be on sale at the Insect Fest on October 9th. Kid, women, men sizes. Get your holiday shopping done early!

Join the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at the Arizona Insect Festival this year. Visit their booth to get up close and personal with some of our live backyard buggy neighbors, and even play a guessing game!

El Museo del Desierto Arizona-Sonora los invita al Festival de los Insectos. ¡Esperamos verlos en nuestro puesto para divertirse, participar en juegos, y conocer a nuestros abundantes pequeños vecinos en vivo!

Come learn about beekeeping at the bee lab's "Busy Bees" booth! Honeybees give us honey and pollinate our flowers and other crops. Get a close look at some honeybees, and learn about how beekeepers keep themselves and their bees safe while they care for them.

The Arizona Insect Festival joins our community in mourning the tragic loss of our colleague Dr. Tom Meixner. In keeping with his dedication to the Tucson community, the Arizona Insect Festival will continue as planned on Sunday October 9 from 10am to 3pm in the ENR2 building.

Mark your calendars! The 2023 AZ Insect Fest will be held on Sunday, October 1st. Our theme insect this year is the tarantula hawk. Tell your friends and visit our website at arizonainsectfestival.com!

Gear up for the Arizona Insect Fest 2023! To help get you excited we have summaries of some of our 20+ booths, and the hands-on activities and cool science on offer. See our website at arizonainsectfestival.com for more details about the fest.

Our first booth is the themed insect booth Stings and Things! Come learn about all kinds of bugs that can sting, bite, or spray nasty stuff and why they do it. Learn more about the Tarantula Hawk, our themed insect, and what makes it so cool!

Interested in the diversity of insects in the Tucson area? Come to the University of Arizona Insect Collection booth! Learn about how insect collections are used in scientific research, and how to preserve them. Join us October 1st!

Come learn about the wonderful diversity of pollinators that call Tucson home at the Pollinator Paradise booth! One third of our food requires the services of animal pollinators. Come see videos and live specimens and learn more about pollinating insects.

We hope to see you all for the Arizona Insect Fest tomorrow October 1st from 10AM-3PM in the ENR2 Building at the University of Arizona!

The Arizona Insect Festival returns on October 6th 2024! Come join this free event from 10:00-3:00 to learn about insects and enjoy interactive exhibits. Our theme insect this year is the friendly horse lubber. Check our website for more details! arizonainsectfestival.com

Would you like to eat CRICKET SALSA? 🦗🌶️ Delicious!!! Explore "Insects as Food" and other amazing and interactive booths at this year's Arizona Insect Festival, returning on October 6th of this year! For details visit our website arizonainsectfestival.org

Mark your calendars! The 2024 AZ Insect Fest will be held on Sunday, October 6th. Our theme insect this year is the horse lubber! Here is a sneak peek of this year's artwork done by the wonderful Alex Lombard. Visit our website at arizonainsectfestival.org

Do you love insects? Would you like to share that love with others? Come volunteer at the Arizona Insect Festival! Our wonderful single-day event is Oct 6th from 10 am-3 pm. For more information please visit our website! arizonainsectfestival.org

Do you want your very own horse-lubber T-shirt? Come support the Arizona Insect Festival! This free event is on October 6th from 10-3pm, and these limited-edition shirts will be for sale for only $25! 😀🐞🪲🐛

Shout out to this year's presenting sponsor of Insect Festival, Slow Foods of Southern AZ! 🐌 Come see their booth joined with the Tucson Bee Collaborative to learn all about how insects are important for the foods we eat. Join us this Sunday from 10am-3pm!

It’s almost time!! Join us for Insect Festival 2024 TOMORROW from 10-3. Thanks to all the staff and students who helped us begin preparations today 😄🐞🐝🦋🪲 We’ll see you soon!