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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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 27
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Io moth caterpillars (Automeris io) are present from July to October. They produce two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 30
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Orangedog caterpillars (Papilio cresphontes) are present from July to October. They produce two generations per year. They are considered a pest to citrus trees.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 33
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Pickleworm caterpillars (Diaphania nitidalis) are present from summer to fall. They produce two to three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 04
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Bagworm caterpillars (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) are present from early June to August. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 36
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Red-spotted purple caterpillars (Limenitis arthemis) are present from early summer to fall. They produce two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 07
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Cabbage looper caterpillars (Trichoplusia ni) are present from late spring to fall. They produce two to three generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 39
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Smalleyed sphinx caterpillars (Paonias myops) are present from May through September. They produce multiple generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 10
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Clearwinged sphinx caterpillars (Hemaris diffinis) are present from April to September. They produce two generations per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 42
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Stalk borer caterpillars (Papaipema nebris) are present from May to August. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 13
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Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) are present from early spring to June. They produce one generation per year.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 45
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Learn to identify and manage tobacco and tomato hornworms in your garden with tips on appearance, feeding habits, and control methods.
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 16
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European pine sawfly caterpillars (Neodiprion sertifer) are present in spring and summer. They produce one generation per year.