Search
Now showing items 1-20 of 2434
Quantifying the effects of insectary plants on the abundance of natural enemies : implications for controlling insect pests in an organic cabbage eco-system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
, establishing flowering plants or 'insectary plants' in and around crop fields to provide resources for natural enemies is a strategy to enhance the biological control of crop pests. In addition, planting attractive 'trap crop' plants near fields can lure pests...
Dynamic economic evaluation of pest control strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)
Two theoretical mathematical models which synthesize dynamic economic and ecological factors involved in pest control are constructed. These models can be used for the temporal evaluation of alternative insect pest control strategies. One model...
Black walnut curculio (2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2013)
Black walnut curculio (Conotrachelus retentus) is commonly found in regions of North America where black walnut (Juglans nigra) trees are grown. Curculio feed primarily on succulent leaves, elongated clusters of male flowers ...
Biological pest control (2015)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2015)
Pest Alert: Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp (2012)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2012)
The gall wasp was introduced into North America in 1974 on imported chestnut cuttings. A native of China, the gall wasp is also considered a major pest in Japan and Korea....
Bramble and bush fruit insects
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1942)
Selecting a professional pest control service (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
The purpose of this guide is to provide information on how to make an informed decision on selecting a professional pest control service....
Combating stored grain pests
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1942)
Integrated pest management in Missouri's urban environments (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
Controlling plant diseases in the home garden
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1948)
Controlling the insect pests of strawberries
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1928)
Integrated pest management in Missouri's green industries (2008)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2008)
Integrated pest management and Missouri's agriculture (2000)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2000)
Introduction to Crop Scouting (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
Crop scouting is an essential part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Scouting provides field-specific information on pest pressure and crop injury, information essential to the appropriate selection and application of pest management procedures...
Introduction to crop scouting
(University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
"Crop scouting is an essential part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Integrated pest management uses field-specific information and improved decision- making to protect crop yield and quality while minimizing the risks associated with pesticide...
Controlling insect pests of melons, cucumbers and related crops
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1937)
An important discovery to apple growers
(Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, 1897)
Summary of Bulletin number 35. "The Wooly-Aphis or Apple-Root Plant-Louse is believed to be doing more damage to the apple orchards of South Missouri than all other insect pests and diseases combined. ... The Missouri Experiment Station has made a...
Insect control with sanitation and cultural practices
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1943)
Insect pests of field crops
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1915)