Entomology at The Ohio State University

Insect species outnumber all other life forms combined. Human health, local and global economies, and sustainable food and water supplies all depend on state-of-the-art knowledge about insects, their integral roles in ecosystems and their effective management. Pollination by honey bees and other insects ensures the availability of fruits and vegetables in our diets, and insect communities are important indicators of environmental quality and their study advances ecosystem restoration and management. 

While most species are beneficial, insect pests account for more human deaths than all wars combined, destroy food and fiber, and damage homes and other structures. Every year, research-based strategies for control of insect-borne diseases save millions of lives. It’s no wonder that entomologists, biomedical researchers, environmental scientists and evolutionary biologists study insects to understand the biological world, improve the human condition and protect the environment.