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Spiders
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Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.
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Spiders - Page 3
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Brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) Poisonous spiders
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Spiders - Page 6
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Orb weavers (Araneidae) Nonpoisonous spiders
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Spiders - Page 4
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Crab spiders (Thomisidae) Nonpoisonous spiders
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Spiders - Page 7
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Tarantula Nonpoisonous spiders
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All-Weather Concrete Stock Tank
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Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.
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Spiders - Page 2
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Black widow (Latrodectus mactans) Poisonous spiders
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Spiders - Page 5
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Jumping spiders (Salticidae) Nonpoisonous spiders
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Spiders - Page 8
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Wolf spiders Nonpoisonous spiders
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Soil Testing in Missouri
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Find out how fertile your garden or lawn soil is with a soil test. Results estimate the ability of soil to supply plant nutrients or support plant growth. Learn the process of taking a soil sample and the tools necessary to do so in this guide.
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Lawn and Garden Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendation Guide
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Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.
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Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners
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Discover the diverse bat species in Missouri, their ecological benefits, and guidance on safely managing bat encounters in homes.
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Transportation of Fish in Bags
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Bluegill Sunfish Production in Missouri
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Learn about bluegill sunfish aquaculture in Missouri, including species info, spawning, pond prep, and water quality management.
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Freshwater Prawn Production in Missouri
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Freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) can be successfully and profitably produced in mid-Missouri. Learn about culture and management techniques that have been successful in producing freshwater prawns in this MU Extension guide.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 35
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Poplar tentmaker caterpillars (Clostera inclusa) are present from spring to fall. They produce two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 03
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Armyworm caterpillars (Pseudaletia unipunctata) are present from early summer to fall. They produce three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 06
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Black cutworm caterpillars (Agrotis ipsilon) are present from late spring to fall. They produce one to three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 38
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Silverspotted skipper caterpillars (Epargyreus clarus) are present in summer and fall. They produce two to three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 09
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Cecropia moth caterpillars (Hyalophora cecropia) are present from May to August. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 41
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Spiny oak slug caterpillars (Euclea delphinii) are present in summer and fall. They produce one to two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden
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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.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 12
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Dusty birch sawfly caterpillars (Croesus latitarsus) are present in summer and fall. They produce two to three generations per year.