Earthworms: Thatch-Busters
Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, stems, and organic matter that accumulates at the soil surface. Thatch accumulates when the rate of decomposition is much lower than the rate of grass growth. Use of certain fertilizers or pesticides ... [... more]
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San Jose Scale
For a list of the sources of various types of pheromone traps see ENT-54, Vendors of Microbial and Botanical Insecticides and Insect Monitoring Devices. Lures should be replaced monthly. Male scales are extremely small gnat-like insects, so traps ... [... more]
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Bean Leaf Beetle In Kentucky Soybeans
Insect counts or an assessment of plant damage can be used to determine whether or not a control needs to be applied. Early in the season look for stand reduction (cotyledon stage) and heavy leaf feeding while crossing the field. If damage is ... [... more]
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Protecting Your Home Against Termites
Use mulch sparingly, especially if you already have termites or other conducive conditions. Many people use landscape mulch for its aesthetic and plant health benefits. Excessive or improper usage, however, can contribute to termite problems. ... [... more]
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Potato Leafhopper
Samples made just prior to the cutting of alfalfa will be useful in determining the potential for damage in the field. If high numbers of leafhoppers (two or more/sweep) are present at that time, spraying after cutting may be necessary to prevent ... [... more]
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Bt-Corn For Corn Borer Control
Presence of the Bt gene in a hybrid does not increase yield, it only aids in preventing yield loss due to corn borers. Yield potential is determined by the entire genetics of a hybrid. The impact of this technology on grain yield can be estimated ... [... more]
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Teacher/Parent Resource Materials
Night Insect Walk 2006 The Night Insect Walk, organized and hosted by the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Entomology, has become the most popular summer event at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, near Lexington, Kentucky. Bug-lovers ... [... more]
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Bt-Corn For Corn Borer Control
Presence of the Bt gene in a hybrid does not increase yield, it only aids in preventing yield loss due to corn borers. Yield potential is determined by the entire genetics of a hybrid. The impact of this technology on grain yield can be estimated ... [... more]
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How To Pest-Proof Your Home
Consider applying an exterior (barrier) treatment with insecticides. While sealing is the more permanent way to exclude pests originating from outdoors, comprehensive pest-proofing is labor-intensive and sometimes impractical. For clients ... [... more]
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Euonymus Scale
Female Euonymus scale females (about 1/16 inch long) have dark brown to gray, somewhat pear-shaped bodies. The white coverings of males are distinctly smaller and narrower. When abundant, these armored scales can completely encrust twigs and ... [... more]
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Armyworms In Corn
The armyworm, or true armyworm, is a common early season pest that can cause occasional losses in corn and should be monitored for in the spring. Infestations usually first develop in fields of small grains or in other grass cover crops. In ... [... more]
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Walk Through Horn Fly Trap For Pastured Cattle
The idea of a walk through fly trap to protect cattle from horn flies was first presented in 1899 with some additional work in 1930. The development of insecticide resistant horn flies in some areas, plus interest in non-chemical fly control, ... [... more]
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