Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetles REPORT by Dr. Raymond Cloyd Kansas State University Extension Entomology Japanese beetle adults are out in full-force in certain regions of Kansas feeding on different plant species, but especially roses (Rosa spp.). The means of dealing with the...
Bagworms

Bagworms

Last year we saw one of the worst bagworm outbreaks we’ve seen in years. Start treatments now to help prevent this pest from decimating your plants . The common bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth), is an interesting caterpillar. The most commonly...
Summer Landscaping/Gardening to do list

Summer Landscaping/Gardening to do list

Mulch Spreading a 2-inch-deep layer of mulch over your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. The mulch blankets the ground, shielding the soil from the sun. This keeps it cooler, so your plant roots are happier, and prevents moisture loss from...
Cedar-Apple Rust

Cedar-Apple Rust

Cedar-Apple Rust (CAR) Apple, Hawthorn and Quince Rust are closely related rust diseases that require two hosts to complete their life cycle. All three rusts can infect most varieties of Eastern Red Cedar as well as many other junipers. Cedar-apple rust infects mostly...