NMSU Entomology Plant Pathology and Weed Science Department

08/26/2026

Can we build a better roach trap? Researchers in the NMSU Hubbard Urban Entomology Lab are testing new bait strategies for invasive Turkestan cockroaches in and around livestock facilities and the surrounding neighborhoods. They’ve successfully developed a biodegradable hydrogel bait that can withstand New Mexican heat and is safe to deploy around humans and animals. Their next step is deploying these baits near livestock facilities and infrastructure to replace general purpose insecticide spraying.

NMSU Entomology Plant Pathology and W**d Science Department
Hubbard Urban Entomology Lab website: https://www.hubbardlab.com/
Funding support from: AES Seed Grant

08/20/2026

Our undergrad hopefully soon to be graduate student Alexis is amazing!😊

07/24/2026

We still have slots available for students to register for the EPWS 1110/1110L Applied Biology!

It's a hands-on introductory class that covers information about all our concentrations in relation to animal, plant, and pathogens. There are also guest lectures from different EPPWS Faculty throughout the semester. 😊

07/17/2026

The 4-H Dinner & Dance 2026 was a blast! Everyone got to enjoy playing some mini golf for prizes. Even Associate Dean Torres got in on the action. Students got to meet the new Madagascar Hissing roaches that made their first appearance back at the FFA Career Expo. And one of our PhD students, Ram, was interviewed and got to talk about our program in EPPWS. Until next time! 😊

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Registration is open for REGENERATE 2026! We hope you can join us this fall as we explore Stewardship in Action through amazing speakers, panels, roundtables, and 30+ workshops and special events happening right in downtown Santa Fe this October 28-30. Make new connections with other ranchers and farmers and get inspired and supported for the work ahead.
Reserve your space now!
American Grassfed Association Holistic Management International
https://regenerateconference.com

07/17/2026

07/09/2026

Fall 2026 semester is just around the corner!

If you are an undergraduate student, or know an undergraduate student who is still looking to add classes for registration, EPPWS has the following courses available.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] or call 575-646-1145 😊

EPWS 302 General Entomology
EPWS 325 Insects, Human & The Environment
EPWS 310 Plant Pathology
EPWS 1110 Applied Biology
EPWS 311 Intro to W**d Science
EPWS 447 Seminar