Novel RNA viruses in a commercial colony of Tenebrio molitor by Carlotta Savio, May 2025 The mass reared insect strains are characterized by interactions with microorganisms, including viruses, that can be either beneficial or pathogenic and might lead to improved or decreased host health. We identified the need to screen for additional insect viruses associated…
Jirka Manuel Petersen July 28, 2025 On March 20th, 2025, I defended my dual PhD dissertation between Wageningen University and Université de Tours in the Netherlands, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. The joy of that day still lingers, and my time in the INSECT DOCTORS program remains one of my most cherished memories. But…
INSECT DOCTORS PhD graduate wins Dutch Entomology PhD thesis prize 2024 By Monique van Oers, December 27, 2024 Luis Hernández Pelegrín has been awarded the Dissertation Prize for the best thesis in entomology in the Netherlands of the past year. This annual prize, presented by the Netherlands Entomological Society (NEV), recognises PhD graduates who have…
Info sheets on Insect Diseases & Disorders Research on mass reared insect diseases; Explanatory sheets. Diseases and Disorders Alphitobius diaperinus Diseases and other health issues in cricket rearing Diseases and disorders in Black Soldier Fly (BSF),Hermetia illucens Diseases and disorders in mealworm Tenebrio molitor Virus discovery in mass reared insects