🦟 More than 2,400 West Nile virus cases were reported in the U.S. in 2023, with over 50 in Louisiana.But LSU researchers may have found a safer, more effective way to fight back: nootkatone, a natural compound found in grapefruit and cedar trees.✅ FDA-approved ✅ More effective than DEET in tests ✅ Works on mosquitoes and ticksNow, the team is working to bring this breakthrough to market and make it accessible for all.Read more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/science/biosci/news/2024/insectrepellentbylsuresearchers.php

We’re modernizing our campus energy systems to create a more efficient and future-ready university.In partnership with CenTrio, this project is projected to: 💡 Reduce campus energy use by 20% 💧 Save 50 million gallons of water each year 🔧 Create hands-on learning opportunities for students in engineering, sustainability, and facilities managementNew chillers, boilers, and piping are helping us power progress while preparing the next generation to lead it.

Meet one of the people helping to shape LSU's future!Get to know Troy Blanchard, LSU’s Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, in this quick Q&A. He shares what his role is all about, what inspires him, and why academic leadership matters.

Interim President Matt Lee speaks at LSU Baseball National Championship Celebration on Wednesday, June 25th.#wbttw #lsubaseball #geauxtigers

LSU baseball celebrated their eighth national championship on Wednesday, June 25th in Alex Box Stadium.#wbttw #geauxtigers #baseball

Explore the different creatures that provide pollination services for nature! The answers from @LSUAgCenter assistant professor Morgan Christman may surprise you...#shorts #bees #pollinators #summer #tips #nationalpollinatormonth