Plant diseases : publication
Integrated pest management (IPM) uses safe, cost-effective strategies like cultural practices, natural enemies, and selective pesticide use to control pests.
Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.
Parasitic diseases and nonparasitic disorders can cause serious vegetable losses in home gardens.
Snakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. Read more to find out what to do when you encounter one.
Reduce the chances of disease in your home vegetable garden through a combination of proven prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extensio
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that attacks susceptible ornamental trees and shrubs and pose significant threat to apple and pear production.
Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies
This guide provides seasonal spray schedules for common fruits, helping homeowners manage pests and diseases for healthier harvests.
This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
Learn safe methods for washing clothing contaminated with pesticides to protect yourself, your family, and the environment.
Reviewed by Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences
Leaf scorch is a noninfectious condition caused by an unfavorable environment. There is no chemical control for leaf scorch, so the most effective defense is good management.
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.
Editor’s note
Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.
Revised by Sanjun Gu
State Vegetable Specialist
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
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…
Find pesticide dilution guidelines for farm and home use, including calculations for different concentrations and spray volumes.
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Pine wilt has killed so many Scots pine trees in the Midwest that extension specialists no longer recommend planting it in the area. Learn what causes pine wilt, how it spreads and what you can do to manage it in this full-color guide from University of M
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.
The first and best defense against plant diseases is a healthy plant. Visit our site to learn about Preventing and Managing Plant Diseases.
MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology
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There are many harmful native insects and diseases. We cannot eradicate them from our ecosystems, but we need to know how to control them to limit their damage.
Thousand cankers disease is a disease of black walnut, caused by the walnut twig beetle and a fungus. Learn about signs and management to help slow the spread.
Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture
Brad S. Fresenburg
Division of Plant Sciences
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture
Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.
Brad Fresenburg
Coordinator of Pesticide Programs
Melissa May
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Learn to identify pests, choose appropriate control methods, and apply pesticides safely to protect your home, garden, and family.