Michael Crossley
Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
Michael Crossley
Assistant Professor / Agricultural Entomologist
250 Townsend Hall
531 S. College Ave,
Newark, DE 19716
Dr. Mike Crossley on the Weather Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=4EQX7gryl1I
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Dr. Mike Crossley on The Weather Channel
June 12, 2025
Resources and links
Education
- Ph.D. in Entomology (minor in Geographic Information Systems), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2019
- M. S. in Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
- B. S. in Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2011
Courses taught
- ENWC 267 Insects as Food
- ENWC 311 Insects in Agricultural and Urban Environments
- ENWC 411/611 Insect Pest Management
- ENWC 435/635 Population Ecology
- ENWC 867 Communicating Ecology
Research
Dr. Crossley is an agricultural entomologist and molecular ecologist who integrates eco-informatics and population genomics approaches to understand how changing agricultural landscapes and management practices affect insect ecology and evolution. His research specifically explores the role of rapid evolution in driving pest success and seeks to develop and refine innovative pest management strategies that benefit growers, the environment and society.
- Harnessing insects as waste upcyclers and feed
- Understanding and forecasting shifts in insect activity and abundance in changing agricultural landscapes
- Management of lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus aka "darkling beetle ") in poultry
- Biological control of slugs in corn and soybean using parasitic nematodes and predatory ground beetles
- Computer vision for monitoring insect pests of specialty crops
Professional Affiliations
- Entomological Society of America
- North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture