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Essential Living Skills: Health and Wellness, Spanish (Habilidades Esenciales Para la Vida: Salud y Bienestar)

by Debra Bolton Bertha Mendoza

S134DS

Translated into Spanish. This curriculum helps participants understand the importance of essential health and self-care practices. Includes new evaluation instrument, which is also available in the PEARS system. 38 pages, 3-hole punched; b/w with color cover.

Revision Date: Nov 2018

Mosquitoes in Kansas

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3668

This publication provides information on the biology and behavior, health risks, and management of mosquitoes. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2024

Termites: Structural Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck Holly N. Davis Sharon M. Dobesh Amie Norton

MF722

Structural damage caused by termites occurs slowly. Here’s what to do if you suspect or find termites in the home. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2022

Face Flies: Livestock Pests

by Cassandra Olds J. P. Michaud

MF3611

Learn more about the life cycle, disease transmission issues and management of this pest of livestock. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2022

Brown Recluse Spiders: Kansas Structural Pests

by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth

MF3133

Biology, behavior, and control of this potentially harmful spider that infests homes in the central United States. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Black Widow Spiders

by Robert J. Whitworth Holly Schwarting

MF3346

The black widow is one of two spiders indigenous to Kansas that may be a threat to humans because of its venom. This fact sheet covers identification, life cycle and habitat, prevention, symptoms, and first aid. 2-page, color

Published Date: Mar 2017

Fleas Infesting Pets and Homes

by Ludek Zurek Patricia Payne Michael W. Dryden

MF760

This publication is primarily concerned with the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, the most common flea species found on both dogs and cats. Control methods are effective against other fleas. 4-page, full color.

Revision Date: Sep 2003

Ants: Structural Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck Holly N. Davis Robert J. Bauernfeind Amie Norton

MF2887

Most ants can be a nuisance in a home and lawn, but a few species can damage structures or bite or sting if disturbed. Includes color photos of common ants. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2023

Bed Bugs: Structural Pests

by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth Raymond A. Cloyd Chuck Otte Amie Norton

MF2926

Bed bugs, Cimex lectularis feed on humans, most commonly at night. Publication describes detection, prevention, and management of the pest. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2022

Attic Flies: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Alberto B. Broce Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2745

Attic flies is a term for many species of flies that enter homes in fall and become a nuisance in late winter and early spring. These flies overwinter as adults in attics, dormers, seldom used rooms, and within walls. 2-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Apr 2012

Cockroaches: Structural Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Aqeel Ahmad Amie Norton

MF2765

Cockroaches prefer warm, undisturbed areas with high humidity and near food. They hide under appliances, in kitchen cabinets, and in cracks in walls. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2023

Household Pests of Kansas

by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth

MF3291

A guide to help homeowners and pest managers identify and manage key arthropod pests found in and around the home, including insects, mites, spiders, centipedes, scorpions, and ticks. 112-page, color, spiral bound.

Published Date: Jul 2018

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

Clover Mites

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF915

This fact sheet provides information on the biology of clover mites. Management strategies are discussed. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2022

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