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Creativity in Young Children
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This guide explores how children express creativity and offers strategies for adults to nurture imaginative thinking.
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Spiders - Page 5
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Jumping spiders are small, colorful arachnids that hunt during the day by stalking and pouncing on prey, using silk only as an anchor.
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Spiders - Page 8
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Wolf spiders are large, harmless hunters found in many habitats. Females carry egg sacs, and young ride on their backs after hatching.
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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 3
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Provides detailed information about the brown recluse spider, including its appearance, habitat, behavior, and medical implications of its bite.
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Spiders - Page 6
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Orb weavers, such as the yellow garden spider, are nonpoisonous and build large, sticky webs to catch insects like grasshoppers.
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Spiders - Page 4
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Crab spiders (Thomisidae) are nonpoisonous ambush predators that capture prey by waiting motionless on flowers.
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Spiders - Page 7
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The publication provides detailed information about various spider species found in Missouri, including their biology, habits, and potential risks to humans.
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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 2
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Learn to identify and manage common Missouri spiders, including black widow and brown recluse, with safety tips and control methods.
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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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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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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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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 28
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Linden looper caterpillars (Erannis tiliaria) are present from late spring to summer. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 31
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Pale tussock moth caterpillars (Halysidota tessellaris) are present from early summer to fall. They produce two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 02
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Achemon sphinx caterpillars (Eumorpha achemon) are present from early summer to fall. They produce one to two generations per year.
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Checking and Disinfecting Flooded Wells
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Learn how to clean and disinfect flooded wells and cisterns to ensure safe drinking water, including inspection, chlorination, and testing steps.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 34
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Polyphemus moth caterpillars (Antheraea polyphemus) are present from May to October. They produce multiple generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 05
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Banded woollybear caterpillars (Pyrrharctia isabella) are present in the spring and from late summer to late fall. They produce one to two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 37
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Roseslug caterpillars (Endelomyia aethiops) are present in summer. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 40
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Spicebush swallowtail caterpillars (Papilio troilus) are present from May to October. They produce two to three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 08
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Catalpa sphinx caterpillars (Ceratomia catalpae) are present from early summer to early fall. They produce multiple generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 43
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Stinging rose caterpillars (Parasa indetermina) are present in summer and fall. They produce one to two generations per year.