Pests
Squash Vine Borer
 ​If you have squash or related plants that suddenly wilt and die, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the stems of squash, zucchini, pumpkins…
Read MoreFall Armyworms on Turf
Though we had some fall armyworms last year, the last time we had a significant outbreak on turf was August, 2000. Armyworms are so-called because they invade fields or landscapes…
Read MoreHornworms on Tomatoes
Hornworms are the largest larval insect commonly seen in the garden. Though usually seen on tomato, they can also attack eggplant, pepper, and potato. The larval stage of this insect is…
Read MoreSquash Vine Borer
If you have squash or related plants that suddenly wilt and die, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the stems of squash, zucchini, pumpkins and…
Read MoreJapanese Beetles (JB)
Japanese beetles have become a firmly established pest species in portions of Kansas. Potential damage is twofold. Most commonly, Japanese beetles indiscriminately feed on nearly 300 plant species including fruits,…
Read MoreRabbits in the Garden
Rabbits in gardens are a perennial problem because of the wide variety of plants they can feed on. This time of year, they gravitate to young vegetables and flowers. But…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Adults Emerging Soon
Adults of the emerald ash borer (EAB) will start emerging about the time that black locust blooms and then be around through July. Black locust flowers are just starting to…
Read MorePeriodical Cicadas Coming Soon—in Some Places
If you missed out experiencing the huge emergence of 13-year cicadas in 2011 because they weren’t present in your part of Missouri, you may have an opportunity this year. Two…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Management Guide
Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide now available! The new Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners is now available online HERE. The guide includes a 2-page flowchart to assist…
Read MoreEAB found in White Fringe Trees in Ohio with high pest populations
White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) has been found attacked by emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) by Don Cipollini, a professor at Wright State University in Ohio Details A larval specimen…
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