Crop diseases and pests : publication
This manual covers the competency standards to operate fixed wing, rotary, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for applying pesticides.
Aflatoxin is a term used to refer to a group of extremely toxic chemicals produced by two molds. Visit our site to learn about Aflatoxins in Corn.
This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 1A, Agricultural Plant Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
This publication provides insights into the biology and ecology of the corn leafhopper, corn stunt pathogens, and scouting and management.
Learn to identify and manage Japanese beetles, a common pest affecting over 300 plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass.
Black cutworm larvae damage seedlings by cutting stems at night, causing stand loss in crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Blister beetles in alfalfa pose a serious risk to livestock due to cantharidin toxicity, especially during summer harvests. Learn how to manage infestations.
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Learn about corn earworm's impact on Missouri crops, its life cycle, and management strategies to protect yields from this pervasive pest.
Allen Wrather
Division of Plant Sciences
Delta Center
Laura Sweets
Division of Plant Sciences
Cotton sales are important to the economies of many nations, including the United States. Sales can help balance trade with cotton-buying countries.
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Allen Wrather
Division of Plant Sciences
Delta Center
Laura Sweets
Division of Plant Sciences
Learn effective scouting and management techniques for cotton pests in Missouri, focusing on plant development and integrated pest management strategies.
Reviewed by Bradley Wilson
Division of Plant Sciences
What are cotton seedling diseases and what causes them?
Estimate the cost of using drones for agricultural spraying with this guide, covering equipment investment, maintenance, and per-acre expenses.
Learn how the European corn borer affects crops like corn, cotton, and grain sorghum in Missouri. Explore its lifecycle, damage, and management strategies.
This manual is meant to be used as a training aid for private applicators who wish to be certified to apply restricted use pesticides.
Protect forage crops and pastures from grasshopper damage with early detection and control strategies tailored for Missouri's conditions.
Learn how to identify and manage Hessian flies in wheat using planting strategies and resistant varieties to minimize crop damage and yield loss.
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Manage grain sorghum diseases by planting resistant varieties, using quality seed, maintaining proper soil conditions, and implementing crop rotation.
Learn to identify and manage true, yellowstriped, beet, and fall armyworms in Missouri field crops, including corn, wheat, and pastures
Learn the latest pest management recommendations for commercial tree fruit, small fruit, and grape producers in the Midwest in this guide.
This manual covers the basic information about fumigating grain bins to protect stored feed and grains.
This guide details pecan insect pests and diseases that can cause economic losses to Missouri producers.
David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe great variety of pesticides used in America's agricultural production system presents varying degrees of hazard. These products were made to alter life cycles of living pest organisms, and many of these products are dangerous to people if not…
Ordering information for pesticide applicator training manuals, including the core manual and various category-specific manuals.
This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It provides assistance in passing an examination required to obtain a Missouri Pesticide Dealer license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Find pesticide dilution guidelines for farm and home use, including calculations for different concentrations and spray volumes.
Learn about federal and Missouri pesticide rules, and see the steps to take to become a pesticide applicator and keep good records of when you use pesticides.
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Learn the process for collecting plant disease samples for the University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
Downloadable form for people who need to take and ship samples to the MU Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
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This quick reference guide offers insecticide recommendations for managing common soybean pests in Missouri, as of November 2016.
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Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Learn about rice blast control in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Sheath blight is the most destructive disease Missouri rice growers face. Learn about sheath blight symptoms, causes and control; fungicide use; and scouting in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
This manual prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Learn how to scout for Fusarium head blight in wheat fields and assess harvest risks related to grain quality and mycotoxin contamination.
Learn how to identify and prevent seedcorn maggot infestations in crops like corn and soybeans, which can damage seeds and reduce yields.
This manual contains information that applicators must be familiar with to become a certified sewer line root control applicator.
This manual covers the basic information about fumigating soils.
Sorghum aphids can rapidly multiply, damaging crops and spreading viruses; timely identification and control are essential to protect yields.
Sorghum midge larvae feed on developing seeds, causing pinkish, blasted seed heads and reduced yields. Scouting during pollination is essential for effective management.
This guide outlines the life cycle, damage patterns, and management strategies for the southwestern corn borer in Missouri.
Allen Wrather and Melissa MitchumDivision of Plant Sciences
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Soybean gall midge is a newly described insect species that attacks and severely damages soybean. Learn how to scout for and identify this pest — currently established in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri — in this guide.
Learn about bean leaf beetle identification, life cycle, damage to soybeans, and effective management strategies to protect your crop.
Learn about the Dectes stem borer's impact on soybeans, its life cycle, damage symptoms, and management practices to mitigate crop losses.
In Missouri, the green stink bug, Acrosternum hilare (Say), and brown stink bugs, Euschistus spp., commonly infest soybean fields. Learn how to identify them and the damage they cause, how to scout for them, and how to manage them in this guide.
Learn the symptoms, development, and management strategies for soybean rust, a destructive disease caused by fungal pathogens that affects soybean crops.
Tall fescue is Missouri's most widely used forage crop. Visit our site to learn about Tall Fescue Toxicosis.
Details the boll weevil's impact on Missouri cotton, its life cycle, and eradication efforts that concluded in 2008.
Learn how to diagnose field crop problems using a step-by-step approach. This guide includes a printable checklist to help identify the causes of crop issues.
Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture
Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.
Learn about the changes reflected in the 2022 update to Missouri's Private Applicator Reference Manual.
Brad Fresenburg
Coordinator of Pesticide Programs
Melissa May
Missouri Department of Agriculture
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J. Allen Wrather and Laura E. SweetsDepartment of Plant PathologyWarren K. Cork and Kenneth D. KephartDepartment of Agronomy