Concerned about using pesticides in your garden? Try managing insects with integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
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Cicadas & Your Trees
Several Kentucky counties will experience a large number of periodical cicadas emerging this spring. Besides the annoying racket they make, cicadas are also pests of trees.
Murder Hornet FAQ
The "murder hornet" (colorful name of the Asian giant hornet) is trending in the news but has only been found in the northwestern U.S. View photos of the murder hornet alongside common Kentucky insect pests.
Managing Accidental Invaders
Stink bugs and ladybugs and flies, oh my! These household pest management strategies may help you manage accidental invading insects.
Unusual Insect Samples
OC ag agent discusses recent interesting insect samples: green bottle flies and a fungus-infected caterpillar.
Spring Gardening News
Control problem weeds like poison hemlock and buttercup in March. Good Ag Practices training is being replaced by Produce Best Practices Training.
How Insects Survive Winter
How do insects survive freezing winter temperatures? Extension entomologist explains techniques insects use to survive winter.
Kentucky Garden Pests
Use Integrated Pest Management techniques to help improve the quality of your garden and home-grown vegetables.
Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog 