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Boxelder and Red-Shouldered Bugs: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2580

Describes developmental stages, seasonal life history and control of boxelder and red-shouldered bugs, two pests that are a nuisance to homeowners. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2016

Borers: Management and Prevention: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2736

Anti-borer insecticides are best suited for proactive rather than reactive use. Insecticides can be sprayed directly onto tree trunks and larger limbs. 2-page, 2-color.

Published Date: Nov 2006

Oak Leaf Itch Mite

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2806

The oak leaf itch mite, Pyemotes herfsi, is a tiny mite that can cause itchy, painful bites in humans. Tips for identification, prevention, and treatment of bites that occur during occasional outbreaks in the Midwest. 2 page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Thousand Cankers Disease and Black Walnuts: a Deadly Combination!

MF3167

This publication describes thousand cankers disease and gives tips to control this costly disease’s spread. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2014

Emerald Ash Borer

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF3168

This wood-boring beetle poses a serious threat to native ash trees in Kansas. Potential losses to valuable landscape plants and municipal trees have prompted state agencies to join a national effort to stop the spread of this destructive pest. This publication provides information on pest status, identification, damage, and treatment. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Sep 2014

European Pine Sawfly: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2545

Identification and control of European pine sawfly. Larvae feed on mugo and other pine species and may strip entire branches of needles in early spring. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2016

Grasshoppers in the Lawn and Garden: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

L868

Important species include redlegged differential and two-striped grasshoppers. The differential and two-striped grasshoppers are most frequently encountered by home gardeners. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2005

Pesticides and Bees

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3428

Learn about the impact of pesticides on bees and how to protect bees from pesticide exposure. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2018

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