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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
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
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
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
Borers: Common Kansas Species: Home and Horticultural Pests
MF2735
Borers feed unseen beneath bark, destroying irreplaceable cambial and wood tissues of trees and shrubs. Borers are usually larvae of beetles and moths. Photos included. 8-page.Published Date: Oct 2006
Clover Mites
MF915
This fact sheet provides information on the biology of clover mites. Management strategies are discussed. 2 pages, color.Revision Date: Dec 2022
Chiggers: Pests That Affect Human Health
MF2107
Some people report itching within minutes after entering chigger-infested sites although no bite marks are visible until later. The itching begins 3-6 hours after the chigger begins biting. 2 p.Revision Date: May 2010
Springtails
EP124
Springtails are tiny insects that live in areas of high humidity. Their name comes from their ability to use a projection on their abdomen to propel themselves into the air. 2-page, B/W.Published Date: Nov 2004
Pillbugs: Kansas Crop Pests
by Amie Norton Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck
MF2855
Pillbugs can be found in locations with high humidity and moisture. They normally feed on decaying organic matter but also can be a crop or garden pest. 2-page, color.Revision Date: Nov 2022
Phytoseiulus persimilis: Biological Control Agent of the Twospotted Spider Mite
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
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
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 Raymond A. Cloyd Nathan J. Herrick
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
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
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
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