Department of Entomology

Entomology was first listed as a separate subject in the course catalog with classes fulfilling part of the four-year degree in Agriculture.

The Zoology Building, originally called Animal Industry Building, was constructed for Animal Industry, Zoology, and Entomology department. The building was demolished in the mid-1950s.

Entomology professor Zeno P. Metcalf debated Bible Conference leader William B. Riley on the topic, "Resolved: That Evolution is a Demonstrated Fact" in the old Pullen Hall.

The Department of Entomology and Zoology separated into two programs: the Department of Zoology and the Department of Entomology.

The Division of Biological Sciences was established, and the Department of Zoology and Entomology were placed within the division.

The Plant Disease Clinic was established in the Department of Plant Pathology as a diagnostic clinic for farmers and gardeners in North Carolina, processing plant specimens sent by mail or in person for immediate disease control recommendations. In 1970, the clinic was renamed the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic after bringing on scientists from the Department of Entomology.

The Division of Biological Sciences was dissolved, and all subjects within became individual departments. From this, the Department of Entomology was established. More historical information about this department exists on their website.

Entomology merged with Plant Pathology and became a program within the newly created Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. Rick Davis was appointed department head.

Carolyn Young became head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.