The state of managing fly pests in livestock shows a need for better understanding of economics. A group of researchers outline what's needed to build a transdisciplinary IPM approach for controlling flies in animal production. /by Becky Trout Fryxell Katy Smith entomologytoday.org/2022/05/12/new…

A few of us wrote something about using real data to make sustainable decisions for fly management. Blog gives link to the open access article in Journal of IPM Katy Smith @K_DeLong_UT @cnboyerUTAgEcon Yuexun Tian Justin Talley Erika Machtinger (inactive) and a few more not on Twitter!

A new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been reported in Tennessee. Theileria orientalis Ikedia, which is a protozoon carried by the Asian Longhorned tick (ALT), has been diagnosed in a herd in Middle Tennessee. utianews.tennessee.edu/asian-longhorn…

How will the summer drought in parts of Tennessee affect the state’s mosquito population? UTIA’s Dr. Rebecca Trout Fryxell of the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department spoke with WKRN News 2 to answer this question. wkrn.com/news/local-new…

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Hey east Tennessee, it's time to go for a walk and check for containers holding #mosquitoes. These are a few of the culprits around my yard. I use the rain gage & toy dump truck to monitor when I need to check the rest of the yard. Don't forget to apply repellent this weekend

Enjoyed getting to share my research on #hornfly control costs for TN & TX cow-calf producers at the UTIA Steak & Potatoes Field Day in Crossville, TN!🪰🐮

UT Entomology & Plant Pathology at UT Institute of Agriculture wants YOU! Our vibrant #Entomology #PlantPath Dept will start looking through the #AssistantProfessor applications Sept 15 2022. Come work with us!

the best thing in the world is a smoothie but the worst thing in the world is washing a blender. wherein lies my peace

The best talks at #EntSoc22 are ALWAYS by students. Check out the UT MedVet students today! 1) Rebecca Butler-#AsianLonghornedticks-1042Rm203 2) Corey-#Aedes mosquitoes- 1154Rm201 3) Katy Smith virtual poster on #DairyProducers & #organic decisions details in the tweets 1/4

VirtualPoster! Check out Katy Smith poster US organic dairy farm trends for fly and pathogen management and barriers to adopting organic practices In the virtual meeting: MUVE Poster Only image I have is head shot, but that'll change with time!

We're Hiring: Assistant or Associate Professor, with particular emphasis on insect-microbe interactions. For more information about our department and position, visit apply.interfolio.com/117059.

Do you own cattle (beef and/or dairy)? Do they have flies and/or ticks? Are you willing to take pictures of those pests and share them with me? If you answered yes to these questions, you can help with my PhD research! Please fill out this survey: forms.gle/HRq6MH6ufFm7NN…

I know yall with #cattle have #flies &/or #ticks...maybe not right now but..."soon" Help Katy w her #PhD work by taking photos of your animals & sharing them with her If you can see them in the pic 💯 UT Animal Science UTBFC UT AgResearch UT Extension Herbert College of Agriculture

Do you own cattle (beef and/or dairy)? Do they have flies and/or ticks? Are you willing to take pictures of those pests and share them with me? If you answered yes to these questions, you can help with my PhD research! Please fill out this survey: tiny.utk.edu/CattlePestImag…

My penultimate (great word) #LIWC2023 post. UT Entomology & Plant Pathology PhD students Rebecca Butler & Katy Smith gave excellent talks about Asian longhorned ticks & detecting livestock pests. BOTH received travel awards from the group...and lots of questions!

Reminder that we always accept #ticks from the public for tick identification & UG/Grad Research. You can send them to us via our website (epp.tennessee.edu). Be sure to include YOUR contact information, date tick was encountered, & host information (you, your dog) UT Entomology & Plant Pathology

Great way to start the day. UT Entomology & Plant Pathology graduate student Katy Smith shared her dissertation work of with MUVE ESA & #EntSoc23 She rocked it, but needs more images of tick-infested animals Please sign up & share your images! tiny.utk.edu/CattlePestImag…

Thrilled to announce the stellar accomplishment of Katy Smith and Elias Zuchelli! Both PhD students have been honored with the 2023 -2026 FFAR Fellowship. Congratulations, Katy and Elias! 🎉 herbert.utk.edu/2023/11/15/two…. #epptn FFAR Fellows Program Herbert College of Agriculture UT Institute of Agriculture UT Graduate School

Have you heard about the longhorned tick? Native to East Asia, this tick was first found in the U.S. in 2017 and poses a risk to livestock and wildlife. Learn more about this pest and its impact on animal health in Tennessee in our latest publication: utia.tennessee.edu/publications/w….