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Kansas State University Department of Entomology

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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Reducing Mosquitoes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show talking about mosquitoes, the best for managing them and the health issues they can carry. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1957-getting...
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Agriculture Today: 1957 - Getting Ahead of Mosquitoes...Elevating Extension
Reducing Mosquitoes Elevation of Extension, Part 1 Elevation of Extension, Part 2   00:01:05 – Reducing Mosquitoes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show as he talks about ...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
New publication! Growing Tomatoes? Read "Insect and Mite Pests of Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes" 🍅🪲 bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/download/ins...
Bug on a tomato
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
K-State entomologists are using egg shells to develop pesticides that can help protect dry-cured ham from damaging mites www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-pub...
K-State entomologist Tom Phillips has tested the ability of UV light to repel mites, which could be a way to protect dry-cured ham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Homeowners should scout for bagworms. Bagworms around this time should be large enough to be spotted on broadleaf and evergreen trees and shrubs. You should be ready to “take action” against bagworms. www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-pub...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The carpenter bee, a species oftentimes confused with the bumblebee, can burrow into your wooden decks and structures, leading to costly repairs on your Kansas property. www.kansas.com/news/state/a...
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A bumblebee lookalike could be gnawing through your Kansas deck this spring
If you notice small, round holes on your deck, you may have this insect buzzing about.
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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
New research on how non-native honeybees alter visitation networks in a peri-urban environment. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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ScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books.
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Several inquiries regarding caterpillar like insects feeding on green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) trees. The insects in question are larvae of the brownheaded ash sawfly, Tomostethus multicinctus, which are sporadic, early season, defoliating insect pests. blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs/2...
Damage to leaves caused by brownheaded ash sawfly larvae (Raymond Cloyd).Larva of brownheaded ash sawfly (Raymond Cloyd).
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Chinch bug activity has been elevated in Kansas the last couple of seasons. To make proper management decisions, knowing how to correctly identify these insects is critical. blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs/2...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
K-State nano-entomologist, Amie Norton, discusses how alfalfa can be used to detect contaminants in water using colorimetric sensors. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T6C...
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Alfalfa Detects Mercury in Water
YouTube video by K-State Research and Extension
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
#KState researchers are studying chicken eggshells as nanoparticles to manage red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Soybean producer in Kansas? We want to know which insect pests concern you the most! 🔗 blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs/2...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
🦗 Join us for the Future of Insect Farming in Kansas Agriculture, a FREE one-day conference bringing together researchers, industry professionals, and agricultural innovators to explore the potential of insect farming! Register now: entomology.k-state.edu/insectfarming
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We're collaborating with Mississippi State's Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station to evaluate alternative solutions for producers to control infestations of Tyrophagus putrescentiae, commonly known as the ham mite. www.mafes.msstate.edu/news_item.ph...
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Learn about the Ticks in Kansas our latest KSRE publication bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/ticks-i...
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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Researchers with Kansas State University are working on a project to help people recover from a meat allergy being spread by ticks.
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K-State issues warning on red meat allergy spread by ticks
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Researchers with Kansas State University are working on a project to help people recover from a meat allergy being spread by ticks. Staff at K-State are working together to…
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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 26/01/2025
Kansas State University researchers say red meat allergy from tick bites is becoming more common | via AJ Dome #ksleg
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Kansas State University researchers say red meat allergy from tick bites is becoming more common • Kansas Reflector
Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state.
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Join us for Livestock Insect Management Meeting – March 4, 2025! 📅 March 4, 2025 📍 Hays, KS (4-5 PM) & Russell, KS (6-7 PM) 🎟️ Free to attend! Refreshments provided. RSVP by Feb. 28
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BeeMachine @beemachine.ai · 06/10/2024
Pretty sweet stache on this Southern Plains bumble bee. Bombus fraternus
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Kansas State University Department of Entomology @kstateentom.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🦋 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 48 contiguous states. Read more: blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs/ #bugs #endangered
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