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Aphidius colemani and Aphidius ervi: Biological Control Agents of Aphids

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3653

This publication provides information on the biology and behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of Aphidius colemani and Aphidius ervi. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2024

Mosquitoes in Kansas

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3668

This publication provides information on the biology and behavior, health risks, and management of mosquitoes. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2024

Green Lacewings: Biological Control Agents of Greenhouse Insect Pests

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3654

This publication provides information on the green lacewings related to their biology and behavior, commercial availability, and use in greenhouses as biological control agents. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2024

Resistance Management: Resistance, Mode of Action, and Pesticide Rotation

by Raymond A. Cloyd Richard S. Cowles

MF2905

Insects and mites in greenhouses and nurseries are principally managed with pesticides. Continual reliance on pesticides leads to resistance, when pests adapt to survive. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2010

Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide, 2023-2024

by Janna Beckerman et al.

MF3278

This guide provides pest management recommendations for commercial tree fruit, small fruit, and grape producers throughout the Midwest. Includes up-to-date information on pesticides and their application. 292-page, color. https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/pages/sfg_sprayguide.aspx

Revision Date: Dec 2022

Animal Pest Control 1B

by Leah Sandall

S13NE

Animals including beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, horses, goats, poultry, and livestock. Places where animals are confined (includes veterinarians who apply pesticides for hire). Use this University of Nebraska manual to prepare for the exam until Kansas revision is available. Print only. Cover art courtesy of U. Nebraska

Published Date: Feb 2011

Phytoseiulus persimilis: Biological Control Agent of the Twospotted Spider Mite

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3665

This publication provides information on the biology, feeding behavior, commercial availability, and use of P. persimilis as a biological control agent. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2024

Steinernema feltiae: Biological Control Agent of Fungus Gnat Larvae

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3649

This publication discusses the biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of S. feltiae. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2023

Eretmocerus eremicus: Biological Control Agent of Whiteflies

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3617

This publication discusses biology and behavior, commercial availability, and quality assessment associated with E. eremicus, a parasitoid of the greenhouse whitefly and the sweetpotato whitefly. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2023

Insidious Flower Bug: Biological Control Agent of Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests

by Nathan J. Herrick Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3616

This publication discusses topics associated with the insidious flower bug, including biology, feeding behavior, commercial availability, and use in greenhouses. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2023

Encarsia formosa: Biological Control Agent of the Greenhouse Whitefly

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3621

Encarsia formosa is a parasitoid that can be released into greenhouses to manage whitefly populations. Publication describes biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of E. formosa. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2023

Neoseiulus cucumeris: Biological Control Agent of the Western Flower Thrips

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3633

This publication discusses the biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of N. cucumeris. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2023

Bagworm: Insect Pest of Trees and Shrubs

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3474

Information to help identify and manage this insect pest using proper cultural practices and/or insecticidal controls. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2020

Woolly Apple Aphid: Insect Pest of Apple Trees

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3546

Information on pest biology, damage and strategies to reduce damage caused by this major insect pest of apple trees. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

San Jose Scale: Insect Pest of Fruit Trees

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3553

Information on the biology and damage associated with this major insect pest of fruit trees in the Midwest. Includes management strategies for reducing damage. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

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