Fighting food waste
University of Delaware researchers use black soldier fly larvae
to keep food scraps out of landfills
The path of a pest
UD and USDA researchers use lightweight, inexpensive tag method to track mosquitoes to prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Cold-Blooded Club
UD students form Delaware Herpetology Club to protect reptiles and amphibians
The green superheroes of UD
Blue Hens are tackling environmental foes in the ultimate fight for planet Earth
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
UD student makes a splash at Stroud Water Research Center: youtube.com/watch?v=NgGDlweKVMs
UD student makes a splash at Stroud Water Research Center
Meet Cory Feaster, a UD Class of 2027 wildlife ecology and conservation major. With a passion for wildlife and the natural world, Cory spends his time at UD learning about the importance of conservation and developing the skills needed to protect the planet. Cory shares what makes his time at UD meaningful. Learn about UD’s wildlife ecology and conservation major.
Faculty spotlight
Charles P. Townsend Family Professor of Pollinator Science
Debbie Delaney, Charles P. Townsend Family Professor of Pollinator Science, studies honey bee evolution, genetics and colony health. Her research also explores pollinator forage, soil health and pest management. She teaches courses in beekeeping, pollination ecology and environmental communication.
Latest news
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Downed Milton pecan tree determined to be 109 years old
October 22, 2026 | Ryan Mavity | Cape GazetteResearchers from the University of Delaware and the U.S. Forest Service determined a pecan tree that formerly stood at the corner of Union Street Extended and Route 16 in Milton was about 109 years old when it was cut down in January. -
Fighting food waste
October 15, 2026 | Written by Katie PeikesUniversity of Delaware researchers use black soldier fly larvae to keep food waste out of landfills and turn scraps into compost and potential livestock feed. -
Can you live with a wild groundhog?
October 13, 2026 | Video by Gardener JeffAs part of 50x50: Science Across America, creator Chunk The Groundhog visited the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to learn from Kyle McCarthy, professor of wildlife ecology.
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