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Ticks
April 10, 2020Well, it is that time of year already-ticks (fig. 4) are out and about searching for a blood meal. So, just be aware and take the appropriate tick avoidance...
Alfalfa Weevils
April 10, 2020Alfalfa weevil activity has increased significantly in the last week throughout North Central Kansas. The recent warm weather has really stimulated egg hatch...
Identify This Insect
April 10, 2020"Each newsletter will feature an image with an identification related question (spiders, insects and maybe a few plants). The answer will be featured in the...
Aphids
April 10, 2020Every field sampled throughout North Central Kansas last week had pea aphids (fig. 3) and many had scattered infestations of cowpea aphids. Pea aphids are usually...
Dormant Oils
Dec. 9, 2019Dormant oils are applied during winter to kill insect and mite pests that survive the winter (overwinter) as eggs or mature females. Instead of waiting until...