Insects : publication
This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 1A, Agricultural Plant Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Learn about common ants in Missouri, their nesting habits, and how to manage infestations in homes and outdoor spaces.
Piercing-sucking pests such as aphids, scales and mites are commonly found on home garden and landscape plants. Learn how to identify and control them in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Learn to identify common bees and wasps in Missouri, understand their nesting habits, and get tips on managing their presence safely.
This publication provides insights into the biology and ecology of the corn leafhopper, corn stunt pathogens, and scouting and management.
Richard Houseman
State entomology extension specialist
Bruce Barrett
State entomology extension specialist
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist
Brad S. Fresenburg and Erik H. Ervin
Department of Horticulture
Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology State Specialist, Division of Plant SciencesCarpet beetles and clothes moths can cause serious damage to fabrics, furs and carpets, among other items. This publication describes the carpet beetle and clothes moth species most commonly found in Missouri homes.
Caterpillars are some of the most easily observed insects in backyards and gardens. Learn to identify them so you will know what type of butterflies or moths they will turn into.
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Cockroaches are flat, quick-moving insects that are active at night. Visit our website today to learn more about cockroaches.
Revised by Bruce A. Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences
There are about 30 species of fleas in Missouri and many pose a health risk to pets and humans. Visit our site today to learn more about fleas.
Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies
Most home fruit plants require pesticide treatments to control serious diseases and insect pests. Learn what pesticides are needed and the frequency of application of sprays for many fruits in this guide.
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
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Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Learn how to attract and conserve beneficial insects in gardens and crops to control pests naturally, boosting plant health and biodiversity.
Bruce A. Barrett
Entomology State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
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Learn about insect borers that affect fruit trees, including their biology, the damage they cause, and effective control methods to protect your orchard.
Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences-Entomology
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Chapter 12 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
David Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Mary Kroening
Division of Plant Sciences
Learn safe and effective ways to manage indoor plant pests using natural, mechanical, and low-toxicity treatments that protect both plants and the environment
Bruce A. Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences
Learn the latest pest management recommendations for commercial tree fruit, small fruit, and grape producers in the Midwest in this guide.
Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.
Editor’s note
Chapter 1 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Reviewed by Richard M. HousemanAssociate Professor and Urban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Bruce Barrett and Wayne BaileyDepartment of Entomology
Learn about various insects and mites that occasionally bite humans, including bed bugs, bat bugs, bird and rodent mites, and their control methods.
Revised by Sanjun Gu
State Vegetable Specialist
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 3, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe great variety of pesticides used in America's agricultural production system presents varying degrees of hazard. These products were made to alter life cycles of living pest organisms, and many of these products are dangerous to people if not…
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology
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Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences
Learn about sowbugs and pillbugs, their biology, habitats, and effective management strategies to prevent home infestations.
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
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Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology
Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.
Learn to identify common insect and mite infestation on nearly 100 trees and shrubs and their potential treatments with the help of the University of Missouri Extension publication.
The invasive Asian longhorned beetle can destroy millions of acres of hardwoods. Learn how to stop the spread and why it is vital to keep it out of Missouri.
Emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills ash trees. Learn the signs, symptoms and management and how to slow the spread.
Gypsy moth is a destructive, exotic forest pest found throughout the northeast and parts of the upper Midwest. Learn how to identify it and slow the spread.
Only a small number of insects may, at some time, become a potential problem in turfgrass. Turfgrass insects can be somewhat cyclical and very dependent on a number of factors. Weather, suitable food sources, desirable habitat and predators all play a part in the population size of particular…
Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner are long-horned beetle species that attack numerous types of valuable trees. Visit our website to learn more.
Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture
Brad S. Freseburg
Division of Plant Sciences
Brad FresenburgCoordinator of Pesticide ProgramsMelissa May
James Quinn
Horticulture Extension Specialist
David Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences
Raymond A. Cloyd
Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management
Kansas State University
Revised by Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences