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Pesticide Mixtures: Understanding Their Use in Horticultural Production Systems

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3045

Tank mixing combines two or more pesticides into a single spray solution. Mixing two pesticides may kill more insects and mites. Pesticide mixtures may be more effective on certain types and developmental stages of arthropod pests. 4 p.

Published Date: Apr 2012

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

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

Broad Mite and Cyclamen Mite: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2938

Broad and cyclamen mites feed on plants in more than 60 plant families, including houseplants, flowers, strawberries, and vegetables. Publication describes methods to control these pests. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2010

Bulb Mites: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2939

Bulb mites feed on plants in the lily family, such as amaryllis, crocus, freesia, gladiolus, hyacinth, lily, narcissus, and tulip. Bulb mites are secondary pests of decaying plant matter caused by fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.) larvae or soilborne fungal pathogens. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2010

Fungus Gnat: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2937

Fungus gnats, Bradysia spp.,are major insect pests in greenhouses and nurseries. The larva is located within growing medium. They are a problem under moist conditions during propagation, when plant cuttings or plugs are initiating root systems. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Sep 2010

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

Resistance Management: Resistance, Mode of Action, and Pesticide Rotation

by Raymond A. Cloyd Richard S. Cowles

MF2905

Insects and mites in greenhouses and nurseries are principally managed with pesticides. Continual reliance on pesticides leads to resistance, when pests adapt to survive. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2010

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

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

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

Borers: Common Kansas Species: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

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

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

Springtails

by Phillip E. Sloderbeck

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