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Tag: Insect Pests
Insects as Indicator Species in the Garden
By paying closer attention to what nature is telling us, we have an opportunity to bring our gardens back into balance.
Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs
K-State has an excellent collection of gardening resources on a wide range of topics available as free PDF downloads.
Iron in Plants
Did you know that plants need iron? No iron, no chlorophyll, and therefore no photosynthesis.
Vegetable Guide—Updated
We have revised and updated our free online vegetable guide just in time for the coming season. Look for a new section on companion planting.
Cricket in the Thicket
Short poems feature bugs that will be familiar to nearly every Kansas child, and children from other places, as well.
2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture
Twelve books to stretch your paradigm and inspire you for a new year of country living.
6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer
How do plants beat the heat? Find out how your garden can stay productive this summer.
The Attack of the Squash Bugs
Winning the war on squash bugs is not easy—here are a few tips to help.
K-State Entomology Newsletter
What bad bugs are invading your area? The K-State entomology newsletter may have the answer. This newsletter keeps Kansans informed about the comings and goings of a wide range of insects of economic importance, particularly those that impact field crops. Pests of corn, soy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower, and alfalfa are regularly discussed. However, this newsletter…… Continue reading K-State Entomology Newsletter
