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Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms: Home and Horticultural Pests
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
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
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
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 James Quinn Raymond A. Cloyd 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
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 Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck Holly N. Davis Amie Norton
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
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