Entomology and Nematology

Postdoctoral scholar Nick Buck and MS student Isabel Lee-Park of the Zalom Lab are conducting research in the raspberry fields of UC Davis Alumnus Chris Matthews.

PhD Student Veronica Casey takes a subculture of a bacterial plant pathogen to co-inoculate with root-knot nematodes in Siddique Lab.

PhD Student Nick Latina prunes a tomato plant infected with root-knot nematodes to maintain the nematode culture in the roots while working with Siddique Lab.

PhD Candidate Alison Blundell uses a syringe for agroinfiltration into tomato leaves while working in Siddique Lab.

Field Assistant Kate Ruiz-Cox of the Yang Lab captured this photograph of a monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, on heart-leaf milkweed, Asclepias cordifolia.

Dr Louie Yang captured this view of Lake Berryessa from the UC NRS Quail Ridge Reserve while conducting field research in the area.

Welcome

On behalf of our faculty, students and staff, I welcome you to the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. Our scientists investigate a very broad range of fundamental questions involving insects, nematodes, and spiders -- and the plants, microbes, and various animals they interact with. Our department also disseminates practical knowledge resulting from these investigations, such as methods of integrated pest management, with the goal of improving agriculture and the environment for California and beyond. As you explore our website you will be introduced to this exciting and comprehensive research -- and the teaching and outreach programs of our department.

--Joanna Chiu, Ph.D, Entomology and Nematology Chair

Department Diversity Statement

The Department of Entomology and Nematology is committed to a community where people of all identities, cultures, backgrounds and abilities can thrive... (read more)