Extension Entomology Articles
Be bed bug aware!
As Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 7-13) is being promoted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA),...
Turfgrass insect showing up in large numbers
MANHATTAN, 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...
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Be bed bug aware!
June 5, 2026As Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 7-13) is being promoted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA),...
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...
They may be spooky, but spiders are beneficial to the garden
Sept. 23, 2025MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many people view spiders as pests, and the fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias among Americans. However, spiders are predators...
Bagworms
June 5, 2025The time is approaching when the 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch bag of the bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformus , caterpillar (larva) will be present on broadleaf...
Winged Ants or Termites
May 28, 2025As the weather warms especially after a shower of rain, many homeowners in Manhattan and all across Kansas may notice an unsettling sight: large numbers of...
Brownheaded Ash Sawfly
May 12, 2025We have received several inquiries regarding caterpillar like insects feeding on green ash ( Fraxinus pennsylvanica ) trees. The insects in question are larvae...
