WELCOME TO ENTOMOLOGY AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.
Our teaching, research, and extension efforts emphasize whole-organism biology, conservation biology, and the interactions between humans and other species.
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Ecology Woods FUND
Ecology Woods is a 35-acre forest on the southern edge of UD’s Newark Farm, adjacent to Route 4 and the UD Athletics Complex. This location has been a unique site for ecological research, conservation, and student learning since the 1960s.
It was Dr. Roland Roth, a faculty member in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, who protected and nurtured this space for nearly 35 years.
Find out how you can help preserve Dr. Roth's work with a contribution to the Ecology Woods Fund.
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Featured video
Insect ecology and conservation major Em Beauchamp is "The Moth Defender": youtube.com/watch?v=07dHdS3uNVs
The Moth Defender
Em Beauchamp studied how pesticides used to control mosquitos can also affect caterpillars. She studied a population of Io moth caterpillars, with the help and supervision of UD ecologist Douglas Tallamy. Learn about our unique insect ecology and conservation major.
Latest news
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Celebrating earth month
April 01, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffApril is Earth Month, and the University of Delaware community will celebrate our planet and demonstrate UD’s commitment to sustainability with events throughout the month. One of the events is Ag Day, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The decades-old tradition brings thousands of people to the college each April to learn about and celebrate agriculture. -
10 ways native plants make gardening so much easier and more affordable
March 26, 2026 | Written by Jenny Brown | Yahoo ShoppingNative plants are important for pollinators’ success and they can thrive in your own yard. University of Delaware’s Doug Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park, speaks on the value of adding native plants to your garden, including saving money on birdseed, attracting butterflies to your own backyard, and not having to weed as often. -
Conservation in Tanzania
March 19, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos courtesy of Michael Toy and Aidan ShortEighteen Blue Hens were immersed in a four-week guided safari where they observed rhinos, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and many other animals up close in their natural habitats. During the Winter 2026 study abroad program, the intrepid students learned and saw firsthand how wildlife and people can thrive alongside each other.
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