The study of pests and disease
In the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, we are discovering safer and healthier ways to protect our food, health, resources and homes from a variety of threats, such as pests and disease. We do this while also protecting our natural ecosystems, which insects, bacteria and microorganisms are essential to maintaining.
Meet Nick Mueller, a graduate from Auburn's undergraduate program in applied biotechnology.
Explore Professor and Extension specialist Xing Ping Hu's work in effective IPM (integrated pest management) among public housing authorities.
Learn how you can harness the power of science and nature to create strong, healthier, more sustainable agricultural products.
Degree Programs
B.S.
Minor | M.S. | M.Ag. | Ph.D.
Minor | M.S. | M.Ag. | Ph.D.
Auburn student researches poultry beetle resistance in his post-doctoral research
2020 to 2025, there have been three major outbreaks of tomato spotted wilt virus, effectively disrupting production.
Today, the U.S. Beekeeping Survey released its annual colony loss estimates for American honey bee colonies from April 2025 to April 2026. Led by Auburn University, in collaboration with Oregon State University and the Apiary Inspectors of America, the national survey revealed losses of 39.9% during the survey period.
