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Bird Cherry-Oat Aphids: Kansas Crop Pests
by Robert J. Whitworth Aqeel Ahmad Amie Norton
MF2823
The bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, is a common pest of Kansas wheat. It is often associated with yield losses from barley yellow dwarf virus. 2-page, color.Revision Date: Nov 2022
Hessian Fly: Kansas Crop Pests
by Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck Holly N. Davis et al.
MF2866
The Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor, is often ranked as the most important insect pest in winter wheat production. Plant after the fly-free date, destroy volunteer wheat. 4-page, color.Revision Date: May 2023
Sunflower Seed Weevils: Kansas Crop Pests
MF3129
Identification, damage, and management of this sunflower pest in Kansas. 4-page, color.Published Date: Dec 2013
Sunflower Insect Pest Management 2024
by Anthony Zukoff Brian McCornack Robert J. Whitworth
MF814
Recommendations for managing insect pests in sunflowers in Kansas. 8-page, b/w.Revision Date: Apr 2024
Soybean Insect Pest Management 2024
by Anthony Zukoff Brian McCornack Robert J. Whitworth
MF743
Recommendations for managing insect pests in soybeans in Kansas. 12-page, b/w.Revision Date: Apr 2024
Bean Leaf Beetle: Kansas Crop Pests
by Robert J. Whitworth Aqeel Ahmad
MF2824
The bean leaf beetle, Cerotoma trifurcata, is one of the most economically important insect pests of soybean in the U.S. It is known to transmit bean pod mottle virus disease. 2-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2008
Soybean Aphids
by William T. Schapaugh Amie Norton Robert J. Whitworth
MF2582
The soybean aphid is a small, greenish-yellow aphid with black tailpipes or cornicles near the tip of its abdomen. It can transmit plant virus diseases. 4 pages, color.Revision Date: Nov 2022
Sorghum Insect Pest Management 2024
by Robert J. Whitworth Brian McCornack Anthony Zukoff
MF742
Recommendations for managing insect pests in sorghum in Kansas. 12-page, b/w.Revision Date: Apr 2024
Western Corn Rootworm Early Season Management in Kansas
by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth
MF3456
Answers to common questions about the management of corn rootworms in early planted corn. 4-page, b/w.Published Date: May 2019
Wheat Stem Sawfly: Kansas Crop Pests
MF3089
Identification, biology, behavior, and management of this pest of wheat in Kansas. 4-page, full color.Published Date: Apr 2013
Greenbug: Kansas Crop Pests
MF3183
Identification, life history, and management of greenbug, an aphid that may cause severe damage to wheat and sorghum in Kansas. 2-page, color.Published Date: Nov 2014
Crop Insects in Kansas
by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck
S152
Sample pages are available online. The full publication can be ordered in print. Field guide to important arthropod pests and beneficial insects affecting major crops in Kansas. Descriptions, basic biology, type of damage, and notes on management practices. 154-page, spiral bound, color. Order print copies from: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Revision Date: Jan 2023
Stink Bugs: Crop Pests
by Robert J. Whitworth Holly N. Davis Amie Norton
MF2891
The green stink bug, Acrosternum hilare, and brown stink bug, Euschistus servus, feed on many types of vegetables and row crops. 2-page, color.Revision Date: Nov 2022
Biological Control of Insect Pests on Field Crops in Kansas
by J. P. Michaud Phillip E. Sloderbeck James R. Nechols
MF2222
Well-researched applications of natural enemies can result in effective biological control. This includes use of microbial insecticides & many specific uses of predators & parasitic insects. 12-page, color.Revision Date: Feb 2008
Biological Control of Musk Thistle in Kansas
by James R. Nechols J. P. Michaud Bill Hilbert
L873
Biological control uses a pest’s natural enemies. Using the musk thistle head and/or rosette weevil may prove to be an effective alternative method of control for musk thistles. 8 p.Revision Date: Mar 2011
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