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Small-Scale Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Habitat Development in Kansas

by Anthony Zukoff

MF3290

Learn how to support the monarch migration. Tips for site and plant selection, where to find Kansas native plants. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: May 2023

Tree and Shrub Problems in Kansas: Diseases, Insects, and Environmental Stresses

by Megan M. Kennelly Raymond A. Cloyd Judith O'Mara Jason J. Griffin

MF3132

This guide provides an overview of different tree problems followed by an extensive itemized list of specific diseases, insects, mites, and environmental/abiotic stress problems of trees and shrubs common in Kansas, information on how to identify those problems, and guidelines for management. 104 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2023

Harlequin Bug

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3135

Identification and biology, host plants, damage, and management of this destructive pest of vegetable crops. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jun 2014

Common Asparagus Beetle

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3231

This publication provides tips for identification and management of the common asparagus beetle, a colorful blue-black, spotted insect that is a widespread pest of garden asparagus. 2-pages, full color.

Published Date: May 2015

Pocket Guide to Common Pest Problems and Beneficials

by Frannie L. Miller

S158

Publication features 40 of the most common garden insect pests and beneficials. It contains information on what the insects look like, life stages, damage, and what can be done to control them. 64-page, full color.

Published Date: Aug 2012

Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF3075

Identification, biology, behavior, and management of two common vegetable garden pests. 4-page, full color.

Published Date: Apr 2013

Spotted Wing Drosophila

by Raymond A. Cloyd Cherie Copeland

MF3158

Identification, behavior, and control of this pest of fruits and berries. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Rose Rosette Disease

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2974

Covers symptoms, causes, and management of this well-known infection of roses. 2-page, full color.

Revision Date: Apr 2013

Turfgrass Insects: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2901

Information to help identify and manage common insect pests of turfgrass in Kansas. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2015

Twospotted Spider Mite: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

MF2997

Information on twospotted spider mites, (Tetranychus urticae) including biology and damage, management, scouting, use of miticides, resistance and resistance mitigation, impact of pesticides on mite populations, and biological management. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jun 2011

Mealybug: Management in Greenhouses and Interiorscapes

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3001

Mealybugs are major insect pests of greenhouse and interior environments where they feed on a wide range of plants and are difficult to manage with insecticides. Species are the citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, longtailed mealybug, Pseudococcus longispinus, and root mealybugs, Rhizoecus spp. 4 p.

Published Date: Sep 2011

Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd James Quinn David Trinklein

MF2892

Integrated pest management (IPM) involves use of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical methods to manage insect and mite pests. Includes inspection, scouting and monitoring. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2009

Mulches and Living Organisms

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2900

Mulch near home foundations, may attract nuisance and/or structural arthropod pests such as centipedes, millipedes, earwigs, ants, termites, and other insects. 2 p.

Published Date: Sep 2009

Western Flower Thrips: Management on Greenhouse-Grown Crops

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2922

Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) are one of the most destructive insect pests of greenhouse-grown crops. The thrips are small (approximately 2.0 mm in length) insects that possess piercing-sucking mouthparts. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2010

Web Producing Caterpillars in Kansas: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2395

The eastern tent caterpillar and fall webworm are the state's main species of web-forming caterpillars. Covers identification, damage, and management of these horticultural pests. 4-page, full color.

Revision Date: Jul 2013