

Disaster Supplies Kit
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A disaster supplies kit includes essential items like food, water, and tools to sustain your family for several days during emergencies.

Resources for Your Flooded Home
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Editor's note

Spiders - Page 4
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Crab spiders (Thomisidae) Nonpoisonous spiders

Spiders - Page 7
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Tarantula Nonpoisonous spiders

All-Weather Concrete Stock Tank
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Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.

Spiders
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Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.

Spiders - Page 2
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Black widow (Latrodectus mactans) Poisonous spiders

Spiders - Page 5
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Jumping spiders (Salticidae) Nonpoisonous spiders

Spiders - Page 8
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Wolf spiders Nonpoisonous spiders

Spiders - Page 3
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Brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) Poisonous spiders

Spiders - Page 6
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Orb weavers (Araneidae) Nonpoisonous spiders

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.

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.

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.

Alternative Crops in Double-Crop Systems for Missouri
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Explore alternative crops like amaranth, buckwheat, pearl millet, and sunflower for double-cropping in Missouri to enhance profits and reduce pest cycles.

Transportation of Fish in Bags
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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.

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.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 20
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Green cloverworm caterpillars (Hypena scabra) are present from summer to fall. They produce three generations per year.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 52
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Whitelined sphinx caterpillars (Hyles lineata) are present from spring to early fall. They produce one to two generations per year.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 23
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Hag moths caterpillars (Phobetron pithecium) are present in summer and fall. They produce one generation per year.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 55
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Yellownecked caterpillars (Datana ministra) are present from July to September. They produce one generation per year.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 26
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Imported cabbageworm caterpillars (Pieris rapae) are present from early spring to summer. They produce multiple generations per year.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 29
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Monarch caterpillars (Danaus plexippus) are present in summer months. They produce multiple generations per year.

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency
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Learn how to store and purify water safely for emergencies, including boiling, bleach treatment, and proper container use.