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Snakes: Information for Missouri Homeowners, Page 5
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The western cottonmouth is confined to swamps and wetlands in the southeastern part of the state and to the rocky streams and river sloughs in the southern Ozarks. This heavy-bodied snake is dangerously venomous and, contrary to popular belief, can bite underwater.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 2
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Annual white grub species that can cause turfgrass damage: May/June beetles, masked chafers, black turfgrass ataenius, green June beetles, and Japanese beetles.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 5
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Learn about nuisance pests in turfgrass, including ants, centipedes, millipedes, chiggers, cicadas, crickets, earwigs, fleas, grasshoppers, and more.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 3
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Billbugs, crane flies and mole crickets are subsurface-feeding insects that can cause turfgrass damage.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 6
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Insecticide use should be the last resort in managing insect pests, but may be necessary even with a careful integrated pest management plan in place.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 4
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Surface-feeding insects can cause turfgrass damage: fall armyworms, bermudagrass mites, chinch bugs, cutworms, greenbug aphids, mealybugs and sod webworms.
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Turfgrass Insects, Page 7
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These tables contain information describing active ingredients, products and target insects of insecticides currently labeled for turfgrass insect control. Insecticide labels are subject to change.
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Turfgrass Insects
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Learn to manage turfgrass insect pests through integrated pest management, combining cultural practices with minimal pesticide use.
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Care of Flowering Potted Plants
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Learn how to care for flowering potted plants like African violets and amaryllis, including watering, light, humidity, and reblooming tips.
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Insulating and Weatherizing Your Home
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Proper insulation and air sealing reduce heating and cooling costs, enhance comfort, and improve energy efficiency in your home.
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Garden 'n Grow: Leader Handbook
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
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Carpenter Bees
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Learn how to use cover crops for grazing in Missouri, including species selection, management tips, and economic considerations.
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Raised-Bed Gardening
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Raised-bed gardening enhances soil drainage and root health, offers customizable design options and extends the growing season for better yields.
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Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
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Tips on selecting broad-leaved evergreen plants for your landscape, from ideal soil conditions to winter care, enhancing year-round beauty and structure.
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Fleas
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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.
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Home Propagation of Garden and Landscape Plants
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Learn simple, affordable techniques for propagating plants using cuttings, rooting media, and proper care to grow healthy new plants.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Sign — We Stock Healthy (large: 24 x 36 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this 24-by-36-inch sign to let their customers know they are stocking more healthy foods. Learn about this program that aims to create healthy communities.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Sign — We Stock Healthy (medium: 11 x 17 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this 11-by-17-inch sign to let their customers know they are stocking more healthy foods. Learn about this program that aims to create healthy communities.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Door Hanger (two-sided)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program and committed to stocking healthy foods can place this door hanger on area residents' doors to let them know. Download for free. Then print, trim and hang!
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe — Bean and Rice Burritos
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Try this Bean and Rice Burritos recipe (nutrition info included). Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy retailers can give them to customers to encourage healthy eating at a cooking demonstration or taste test or on a display with the ingredients.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Sign — Fruits and Veggies in Cooler (full page)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this 11-by-8.5-inch sign to alert customers to the presence of fruits and vegetables inside a cooler. Learn about this program that aims to create healthy communities.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Sign — We Stock Healthy (front door sign or window cling; 4 x 6 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this 4-by-6-inch sign or window cling to let their customers know they are stocking more healthy foods. Learn about this program that aims to create healthy communities.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Door Hanger (print-and-fold)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program and committed to stocking healthy foods can place this door hanger on area residents' doors to let them know. Download for free. Then print, fold, trim and hang!
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Sign — Deli: Add a Salad
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this 8.5-by-5.5-inch sign to encourage deli customers to include a salad as a part of their meal. Learn about this program that aims to create healthy communities.