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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
On #AgToday:
• Calculating Corn Yields
• Horse and Deer Flies Biting Livestock
• Keeping Pregnant Cows Comfortable
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
Cotton jassid hasn’t been detected in Kansas, but it’s an emerging pest worth watching. Learn how to identify this insect, recognize symptoms, and prepare your scouting plan. agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate… #kstateagronomy
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
Check out what Cassandra Olds, our K-State entomologist, has to say about Bovine Theileriosis.
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
Many garden crops have separate male and female flowers on each plant; both are needed for pollination to take place, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan. extension.k-state.edu/news-a… #KSRE #ksleg
ALT A bumblebee collects pollen on a bright yellow flower.
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
In this video, K-State's Cassandra Olds urges cattle producers to be on the lookout for a tick-borne disease in their animals. extension.k-state.edu/news-a… #KSRE #ksleg
ALT A brown and white cow is standing on lush green grass, showing part of its udder with visible ticks on the hide.
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
On #AgToday:
• Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa
• Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop
• Ornamental Grass Maintenance
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
Cooler temperatures mean insects will be looking for spots to overwinter. K-State entomologist Raymond Cloyd shares tips on preventing insects overwintering in your home. ksre-learn.com/winter-insect… #KSRE
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds discusses two invasive insects being monitored in Kansas: the asian longhorn tick and the New World screwworm. 🪰
Found an insect you are unsure about? Send it to K-State's Insect Diagnostics Lab! entomology.k-state.edu/outre…
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Fall armyworm are highly variable in coloration, but the thickest stripe on the side is always dark, and the head capsule bears a distinctive inverted 'Y'.
Read more on identifying them: bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/…
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Fall armyworm scouting should continue until the first frost of the season for at risk crops and pasture. It is critical to scout often and treat, if needed, when the caterpillars are less than a half inch long. More info: blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs…
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
On #AgToday:
• June Meat Demand Monitor
• Western Kansas Cotton and Pests
• Working Around Wildlife in Fields
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
This eUpdate has articles on #wheat soil fertility, resources for managing wheat streak mosaic, late-summer insects in #cotton, fall armyworm update, and more!
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
Soybean insect defoliation training from Extension at severity.cropprotectionnetwo….
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Potter wasp nests. Each one contains a developing wasp and is likely provisioned with paralyzed caterpillars or beetle larvae for the young wasp to eat.
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Fall armyworm scouting should start for at risk crops and on a weekly basis for the remainder of the growing season. Read about identification, damage thresholds and more.
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ALT Caterpillars found damaging a brome field. Infestations can often include multiple species and multiple life stages (Tina Sullivan).
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Reducing Mosquitoes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show talking about mosquitoes, the best for managing them and the health issues they can carry.
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
On #AgToday:
• Reducing Mosquitoes
• Elevation of Extension, Part 1
• Elevation of Extension, Part 2
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Learn about the major insect and mite pests and strategies to manage their populations on greenhouse grown tomatoes
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K-State Department of Entomology retweeted
#Corn rootworm hatch is starting in southern KS and is 1–2 weeks out in the north. Dig, wash, and rate roots 10–14 days post-peak hatch (~684-767 degree days) to check management effectiveness. #ksag bit.ly/438rNFk @westksbugs
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