Three scorpions were identified in Wisconsin!? Scorpions are only one of the unique stories from PJ Liesch, the Director of the University of Wisconsin Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab. Get to know PJ and his work diagnosing insects in this edition of Cutting-Edge Perspectives.
PJ Liesch’s insect journey began when he was growing up playing with frogs, salamanders, fireflies, and other small outdoor creatures. Now, PJ is ‘The Wisconsin Bug Guy,’ the go-to guy for identifying unknown insects in Wisconsin. As the Director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab, PJ uses his expertise to identify unknown insects and point people in the right direction for how to manage them. Insect inquiries can be submitted by mail or submitted digitally.
State extension programs are here to connect the community with resources from local universities. Extension is very broad, but PJ’s primary role within the University of Wisconsin Madison Extension has to do with the agriculture institute. From farmers to gardeners to homeowners, the institute strives to bring the campus to Wisconsin residents by providing science-based answers to the community. Whether it is identifying nuisance insects like flies and mosquitos, or diagnosing important pests like Emerald Ash Borer or Spongy moth, Wisconsin residents can connect with extension professionals to get their questions answered and participate in specific programs of interest.
The Wisconsin Bug Guy, PJ Liesch, shares stories of scorpions, emerald ash borers, mosquitos, and other insects in this Cutting-Edge Perspective. As the UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab Director, PJ uses his expertise to identify unknown insects to point people in the right direction for pest management.
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