Extension Entomology Articles
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...
New K‑State Extension publication helps identify and manage redbud leaffolder
K‑State Extension bookstore has released a new publication to help people who care for trees identify and manage redbud leaffolder. Redbud leaffolder is an...
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Yellow Garden Spider
Sept. 3, 2026We are at that time of year when people start noticing the yellow garden spider, Argiope aurantia , an orb-weaving spider, in landscapes, gardens, unmanaged...
New K‑State Extension publication helps identify and manage redbud leaffolder
June 11, 2026K‑State Extension bookstore has released a new publication to help people who care for trees identify and manage redbud leaffolder. Redbud leaffolder is an...
New K‑State Extension publication helps identify and manage chrysanthemum aphid
May 6, 2026K‑State Extension bookstore has released a new publication to help greenhouse growers and plant managers identify and manage chrysanthemum aphid. Chrysanthemum...
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...
Catalpa Caterpillar/Catalpa Sphinx
Sept. 2, 2025The catalpa caterpillar or catalpa sphinx, Ceratomia catalpae , is an insect pest native to the eastern USA that only feeds on catalpa trees, including Catalpa...
Turf & Ornamental Insect Update
June 9, 2025Registration is open for Kansas Turf & Ornamentals Field Day at Rocky Ford Research Center in Manhattan on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This program is designed...