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Common spiders in Kansas likely to go into hiding soon
Oct. 15, 2025Spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween. Whitworth says four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the next few weeks.
Upcoming Commercial Pesticide Applicator Education
Oct. 15, 2025The K-State Research and Extension Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program at Kansas State University provides recertification training...
Turfgrass insect showing up in large numbers
Oct. 2, 2025MANHATTAN, Kan. — An insect that is showing up in large numbers on sidewalks, under trees and around grassy areas in Kansas is not a major threat to turfgrass—but...
Crickets coming out of crops and into homes
Oct. 2, 2025Listen to Episode 2030 of Agriculture Today where Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, breaks down the common crickets in Kansas and how to help stop...
Tips for managing armyworms
Sept. 23, 2025MANHATTAN, Kan. — As recent harvests and scouting reports may indicate, armyworms and fall armyworms seem to become a more serious problem for Kansas farmers...