Extension Entomology
Yellow Garden Spider
We are at that time of year when people start noticing the yellow garden spider, Argiope aurantia , an orb-weaving spider, in landscapes, gardens, unmanaged...
Scout for Fall Armyworms this Fall
Fall armyworms began arriving in Kansas in mid-June. After a brief lull in activity, pheromone trap counts have been increasing, particularly in the western...
Webworms active in pigweed and alfalfa in western Kansas
Heavy webworm infestations in pigweed have been observed in western Kansas in the last two weeks and more recently in alfalfa fields around the region.
Western Bean Cutworm Moths Flying in Western Kansas
Western bean cutworms are primarily a pest of corn with activity generally isolated to the western third of the state. This pest has a single generation and...
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
As summer settles in and warmer weather brings mosquitoes into our daily routines, communities are coming together to celebrate National Mosquito Control Awareness...
Fall Armyworm is Now Active in Kansas
Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda , can damage several important Kansas crops as well as pasture, turf and home landscaping. This insect does not overwinter...