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Agricultural Plant Pest Control (Category 1A)

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.

Ants

Learn about common ants in Missouri, their nesting habits, and how to manage infestations in homes and outdoor spaces.

Aphids, Scales and Mites on Home Garden and Landscape Plants

Learn how to identify and control aphids, scales, and mites to protect your garden plants from damage and common pest-related issues.

Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp

Bees and Wasps

Learn to identify common bees and wasps in Missouri, understand their nesting habits, and get tips on managing their presence safely.

Biology and Management of Corn Leafhopper

This publication provides insights into the biology and ecology of the corn leafhopper, corn stunt pathogens, and scouting and management.

Boxelder Bug

Boxelder bugs are black and red insects that may enter homes in fall. They don't cause damage but can be a nuisance. Control includes sealing entry points and removing host trees.

Calibrating Sprayers and Spreaders for Athletic Fields and Golf Courses

Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.

Carpenter Ants

Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology

Carpenter Bees

Learn how to use cover crops for grazing in Missouri, including species selection, management tips, and economic considerations.​

Carpet Beetles and Clothes Moths

Learn to identify and manage carpet beetles and clothes moths that damage fabrics, furs, and carpets in Missouri homes.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden

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.

Clover Mites

Clover mites invade homes in spring and fall, feeding on plants. They don’t bite but can stain surfaces. Seal cracks to prevent infestations.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are flat, quick-moving insects that are active at night. Visit our website today to learn more about cockroaches.

Elm Leaf Beetle

The publication provides comprehensive information on managing elm leaf beetles, including their life cycle, symptoms of infestation, and effective control measures.

Fleas

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.

Fresh Market Tomatoes

Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies

Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner

​This guide provides seasonal spray schedules for common fruits, helping homeowners manage pests and diseases for healthier harvests.

House-Invading Crickets

Crickets can enter homes through gaps and cracks, causing damage to fabrics and becoming a nuisance.

Household Flies

Household flies can pose health risks. Identifying and controlling species like house, fruit, and phorid flies helps reduce infestations.

Human Lice

This publication provides detailed information on the identification, life cycle, and health implications of head, body, and crab lice.

Increasing Beneficial Insects in Row Crops and Gardens

Learn how to attract and conserve beneficial insects in gardens and crops to control pests naturally, boosting plant health and biodiversity.

Insect and Mite Galls on Missouri Trees

Bruce A. Barrett Entomology State Specialist Division of Plant Sciences

Insect and Mite Pests of Apples

Editor's note The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.

Insect Borers of Fruit Trees

Learn about insect borers that affect fruit trees, including their biology, the damage they cause, and effective control methods to protect your orchard.

Insect Pests of Stored Products

This guide identifies common pantry pests, their habits, and control methods to protect stored foods from infestation.

Insect/Mite Identification Form

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Insects

Chapter 12 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual David Trinklein Division of Plant Sciences

Laundering Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing

Learn safe methods for washing clothing contaminated with pesticides to protect yourself, your family, and the environment.​

Least-Toxic Control Methods to Manage Indoor Plant Pests

Learn safe and effective ways to manage indoor plant pests using natural, mechanical, and low-toxicity treatments that protect both plants and the environment

Managing Whiteflies on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Bruce A. Barrett Division of Plant Sciences

Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide

Learn the latest pest management recommendations for commercial tree fruit, small fruit, and grape producers in the Midwest in this guide.

Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers

Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.

Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual

Editor’s note

Missouri Master Gardener Program Policies and Procedures

Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.

Mosquitoes

Learn how mosquitoes live, breed, and spread disease, plus safe methods for controlling them around your home and environment.

Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Bruce Barrett and Wayne BaileyDepartment of Entomology

Occasional Biting Pests

Learn about various insects and mites that occasionally bite humans, including bed bugs, bat bugs, bird and rodent mites, and their control methods.

Organic Vegetable Gardening Techniques

Revised by Sanjun Gu State Vegetable Specialist Lincoln University Cooperative Extension

Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (Category 3)

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 3, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Periodical Cicadas in Missouri

Periodical cicadas emerge in Missouri every 13 or 17 years. Adults live 5–6 weeks and sing loudly to attract mates.

Personal Protective Equipment for Working With Pesticides

Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy

Pesticide Application Safety

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…

Pesticide Dilution Table

Find pesticide dilution guidelines for farm and home use, including calculations for different concentrations and spray volumes.

Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms and First Aid

Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.

Proceedings of the Symposium on Advances in Vineyard Pest Management

MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology

Restricted-Use Pesticide Record-Keeping Form

Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Selecting a Professional Pest Control Service

Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy

Silverfish and Firebrats

Control silverfish and firebrats by lowering humidity, sealing entry points, and removing starchy materials they feed on.

Sowbugs and pillbugs

Learn about sowbugs and pillbugs, their biology, habitats, and effective management strategies to prevent home infestations.

Springtails

Springtails are tiny, wingless creatures that thrive in moist environments, feeding on decaying matter and indicating healthy soil.

Subterranean Termites

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The Bagworm in Missouri

Bruce A. Barrett Department of Entomology

Ticks

Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.

Tree and Shrub Pests Around the Home: Symptoms, Signs and Control

Learn to identify common insect and mite infestation on nearly 100 trees and shrubs and their potential treatments with the help of the University of Missouri Extension publication.

Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle

The invasive Asian longhorned beetle can destroy millions of acres of hardwoods. Learn how to stop the spread and why it is vital to keep it out of Missouri.

Tree Pests: Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills ash trees. Learn the signs, symptoms and management and how to slow the spread.

Tree Pests: Gypsy Moth

Gypsy moth is a destructive, exotic forest pest found throughout the northeast and parts of the upper Midwest. Learn how to identify it and slow the spread.

Turfgrass Insects

Learn to manage turfgrass insect pests through integrated pest management, combining cultural practices with minimal pesticide use.

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner are long-horned beetle species that attack numerous types of valuable trees. Visit our website to learn more.

Understanding the Material Safety Data Sheet

Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture

Understanding the Pesticide Label

Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.

USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides

Brad Fresenburg Coordinator of Pesticide Programs Melissa May Missouri Department of Agriculture

Using Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries

James Quinn Horticulture Extension Specialist David Trinklein Division of Plant Sciences Raymond A. Cloyd Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management Kansas State University

Wood-Boring Beetles

Learn to identify and manage wood-boring beetles that damage wooden structures. This guide covers beetle types, damage signs, and control methods.
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