Horticulture diseases and pests

Plant Diagnostic Clinic

The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) identifies and provides management solutions for insects, diseases and weeds.

Elderberry Insect and Disease Management

Biology and Management of Japanese Beetle

Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers

Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (Category 3)

MU Extension Garden Hour returns April 3

March 29, 2024

MU pesticide safety program vital to state's ag economy

February 16, 2024

Tuesday Tip videos bring gardening tips alive

February 8, 2024

Great Plains Growers Conference set for January

November 8, 2023

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management

Provides science-based information on how to manage wildlife damage and responsibly resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Ideas for preventing as well as inspecting and identifying wildlife damage are also available on this website.

Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA APHIS)

Find out more about the Asian longhorned beetle on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website.

Don't Move Firewood website

Find out how far is too far to move firewood to avoid transporting invasive pests and diseases to new areas.

Rusty Lee

Field Specialist in Agronomy

Kathi Mecham

Field Specialist in Horticulture