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Allegheny Mound Ants
University of Kentucky — The Allegheny mound ant is a native species that can be found along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia, Canada to Georgia. Known infestations in the Commonwealth range from eastern Kentucky to Franklin, Jefferson, and Shelby counties in the ...More…
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Managing Tracheal Mites in Honey Bees
University of Kentucky — High levels of colony infestations can cause significant economic damage as indicated by decreased honey and brood production, increased winter mortality and reduced spring build up of colonies. Also, the life-span of infected bees is shortened. ...More…
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Pesticide Residues in Foods:
University of Kentucky — The food supply of the U.S. is among the safest in the world. However, beginning even before birth, we are exposed to low levels of pesticide residues through our foods. Consumers are very concerned about pesticide residues on food. Recent ...More…
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Varroa Mites in Honey Bee Colonies
University of Kentucky — Varroa mites were first reported in Kentucky in the Bluegrass region of the Commonwealth in 1991. They have spread to and become a major pest of honey bees in many states since their introduction into Florida in the mid 1980's. Varroa mites are ...More…
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Japanese Beetles in the Urban Landscape
University of Kentucky — The Japanese beetle is probably the most devastating pest of urban landscape plants in the eastern United States. Japanese beetles were first found in this country in 1916, after being accidentally introduced into New Jersey. Until that time, ...More…
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The Wheel Bug
University of Kentucky — L.) is a large insect (1-1/4 inches) found in meadows and on trees and shrubs throughout Kentucky. This insect is common throughout the year, but the adult stage may be seen in the late summer. There is a single generation per year in Kentucky. ...More…
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Cyclamen Mite in the Greenhouse
University of Kentucky — Mites are sap-sucking pests that attack a wide range of greenhouse plants. Two species, the two-spotted spider mite and the cyclamen mite, can cause serious, persistent problems. Both of these mites feed by piercing tissue with their mouthparts ...More…
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Controls for Greenhouse Ornamental Insect Pests
University of Kentucky — Insect monitoring devices are also available. Yellow sticky cards (PT Insect Monitoring & Trapping System, Whitmire) are highly attractive to winged aphids, leafminer adults, whiteflies, leafhoppers, thrips (blue cards can also be used with ...More…
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SPRINGTAILS
University of Kentucky — Springtails are tiny wingless insects with distinctive heads and a hump-backed appearance. Their name comes from a forked structure attached to the underside of the abdomen which acts a spring to flip them into the air. This behavior gives them ...More…
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Praying Mantids
University of Kentucky — Although many refer to a member of this group as a 'praying mantis,' mantis refers to the genus Mantis. Only some praying mantids belong to the genus Mantis. Mantid refers to the entire group. Mantids are very efficient and deadly predators that . ...More…
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Green Lacewing
University of Kentucky — Green lacewings are an often under-appreciated group of beneficial insects. As with lady beetles, these natural enemies are important predators of many types of soft bodied insects and insect eggs. These insects are common in the spring summer ...More…
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Corn Rootworm Resistance Management with Bt Corn
University of Kentucky — The potential for the development of resistance to Bt-rootworm corn is considered to be so high that all growers who use the technology must follow an approved, structured, resistance management plan. EPA approval for Bt-rootworm corn requires ...More…