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Watkins Woolen Mill Spring on the Farm

May 21, 2022

| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lawson, MO

Join Watkins Mill State Park, Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site team members, and Extension Master Gardeners for an old-fashioned spring on the farm. The fun lasts from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21 with activities including sheep ...

Extension Master Gardener Intern Orientation - MGGKC Chapter (Kansas City)

June 7, 2022

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

You've finished your Extension Master Gardener (EMG) training - congratulations! Now what? Come find out how to get involved as an EMG in Kansas City, including learning about our projects, how to volunteer, how to log your hours, and meet your ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online - Hosted by Anthony Ohmes

June 17, 2022

| 9:00 am - 11:30 am

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators ...

Blooming Blue Springs Lunch & Learn - Summer pests & Plant diseases

July 16, 2022

| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Blue Springs, MO

Join us for this FREE event to learn about strategies for managing summer pests and plant diseases you may come across in your garden.We will meet Saturday, July 16 from 10-noon on the porch of the Blue Springs Historical Garden (101 South 15th ...

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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Some of the most easily observed insects in our backyards and gardens are caterpillars. Because they cannot fly or run away, we can approach and observe closely the behavior of these immature insects. Many children (and adults too) are intrigued by ...

Spiders

Publication date: April 15, 2022

Your browser does not support the video tag.Reviewed by Tamra ReallField Specialist in HorticultureRichard M. HousemanDepartment of EntomologySpiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. They are most closely related to scorpions, ...

Boxelder Bug

Publication date: April 5, 2022

The boxelder bug, Boisea trivittata, lives outside but may invade homes as temperatures cool in the fall each year. This bug is distinctive in its appearance and coloration (Figure 1). Adult bugs are about 1/2-inch long and 1/6-inch wide. They are ...

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Small branches accumulating on the ground and the presence of clean-cut twigs, and in some cases dangling (flagged) branch tips within a tree, indicate the presence of beetle pests referred to as twig girdlers and twig pruners. Both of these ...

Least-Toxic Control Methods to Manage Indoor Plant Pests

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Bruce A. BarrettDepartment of EntomologyThis publication discusses some of the least-toxic control options you can use for pests of houseplants, home greenhouses and interior plantscapes. Many of these tactics are recommended for homeowners who want ...

Disease-Resistant Apple Cultivars

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Disease infection is a major limitation to growing apples in Missouri. Several cultivars with apple scab immunity or resistance are currently available for planting. Although these cultivars can reduce pesticide usage, apples are susceptible to other ...

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