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Russian Wheat Aphid

by J. P. Michaud Phillip E. Sloderbeck

MF2666

The Russian wheat aphid is a small, lime-green aphid with a distinctive football-shaped body. They prefer to feed in rolled leaves on the upper parts of the plant.

Published Date: May 2005

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

by J. P. Michaud

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 Amie Norton William T. Schapaugh 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 Anthony Zukoff Brian McCornack Robert J. Whitworth

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

by J. P. Michaud

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

by J. P. Michaud

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 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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