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FOR-68: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines that Attract Wildlife
University of Kentucky — This publication lists woody plants that can be used to attract wildlife into urban environments. Many of the species listed may not be available at a local nursery, so you must be persistent in your efforts to locate them at native plant ...More…
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ID-67: The Flowering Dogwood
University of Kentucky — J. R. Hartman, M. L. Witt, W. M. Fountain, R. E. McNiel, M. F. Potter, and R. Terry Jones Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is one of the best known harbingers of spring. The striking beauty of this easily recognized tree is the major reason it ...More…
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Invisible Itches
University of Kentucky — Once in a while, nearly everyone experiences the irritation of an unexpected itch or the sensation of something crawling over the skin. Other times, the irritation may feel more like an insect bite. These reactions can become so annoying for some ...More…
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The Lone Star Tick in Kentucky
University of Kentucky — The lone star tick is an important pest of humans, pets, and wildlife in western and southern Kentucky and is becoming more common in central and eastern counties of the state. The species gets its name from a distinct white spot on the back of ...More…
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Insecticide Dust Bags for Cattle Insect Control
University of Kentucky — Face flies, horn flies, and lice are major pests that cause millions of dollars of losses each year. They can be controlled using insecticide sprays, mists, or fogs but these applications usually require that the producer bring cattle to a ...More…
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Silverleaf Whitefly on Tomato
University of Kentucky — Whitefly problems have been a common occurrance on tomatoes grown in the greenhouse, but with the arrival of silverleaf whitefly to Kentucky, problems in the field have emerged. Silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolli, is a relatively new pest ...More…
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Silverleaf Whitefly on Squash
University of Kentucky — When silverleaf whitefly immature stages feed on squash leaves, their saliva introduces toxins into the plant that can have a dramatic effect on leaves. Developing leaves of affected plants can take on a silvery appearance starting from the leaf ...More…
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Teacher/Parent Resource Materials
University of Kentucky — We've added a new feature to our website, Critter Casefiles. Come explore information about common insects, spiders, and other arthropods of Kentucky, complete with "mugshots" and lots of great information! The Night Insect Walk, organized ...More…
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Insect & Pest Info
University of Kentucky — DEPARTMENT CALENDAR» Students Grab Honors at ESA '08 Dobson Featured in Todd Address Potter & Potter: Feature Article Hammons Receives SARE Grant Raven Run Insect Walk 2009 ENT Weekly Seminars: Spring 09 More: Meetings / Events Hemlock Woolly ...More…
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KY Pest News
University of Kentucky — Ky pest news has timely expert advice by extension entomologists, plant pathologists and weed scientists Douglas W. Johnson: IPM coordinator, small grains, soybeans and stored grain Michael A. Potter: Structural pest control, urban, medical, ...More…
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Insect and Disease Picture Sheets
University of Kentucky — The 2009 IPM Training School will be held on Wednesday, March 4, at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY. Registration will open at 8:30 AM with the meeting starting at 9:00 and ending at 3:30 PM. The program ...More…
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Keeping Hornworms from the Curing Barn
University of Kentucky — Tobacco hornworm moths fly during much of August and early September, attaching single eggs to the undersides of tobacco leaves in the upper 1/3 of the plant. The long flight period means that infestations can develop even if the crop was sprayed ...More…