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College publications are given 2-part "pub numbers" that are used to identify them. The first part (the prefix) is a set of letters that indicates which series the document belongs to. A series is a grouping of documents that share similar content.

The second part of the pub number is just a sequential number.

Series: Entomology

Insects: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 8
1/29/2018 (minor revision)

Insects, spiders, mites, etc. are among the oldest and most numerous animals on Earth. Some species, like the house fly, occur in every county of the state, while others live in very specific areas, such as a western Kentucky wetland or an eastern Kentucky mountain meadow. Like it or not, insects have a major impact on our lives, health, and environment. Learning more about them can increase your enjoyment of nature and help you to manage problem species more effectively. | ENT-68
web only | 12 pages | 5,421 words | 37 downloads | PDF: 1,382 kb

Pesticides and Pesticide Safety: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 10
1/23/2018 (minor revision)

"Pest" is not a biological term for an organism's environmental role as are the words plant, herbivore, predator, and scavenger. It is a term for an organism that is either causing damage or is somewhere where it's not wanted. Pests can include plants, insects and their relatives, and microorganisms that cause plant diseases. Often, pests are a problem because we use cultural practices or create conditions favoring organisms that they feed on, compete with, or infect the desirable species. | ENT-70
web only | 10 pages | 5,153 words | 31 downloads | PDF: 310 kb

Integrated Pest Management: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 9
10/12/2011 (new)

Many gardeners are concerned about the use of pesticides. Some pesticides, if not used, stored, and disposed of carefully, can harm the applicator, the environment, children, pets, and other nontarget organisms. You can address these concerns by implementing integrated pest management practices in your garden. Thoughtful, well-researched pest management choices will reward you, the environment, and the beneficial organisms with which you share your garden. | ENT-69
web only | 16 pages | 6,962 words | 27 downloads | PDF: 1,950 kb

An IPM Identification Guide for Natural Enemies of Vegetable Pests
5/16/2011 (new)

Natural enemies play a crucial role in the management of insect and other arthropod pests of vegetable crops grown throughout Kentucky. The control they exert on pest populations is realized on every farm every day. Often the value of natural enemies may be overlooked or taken for granted, but as a group they slow the buildup of pest populations and keep some pests from reaching economic levels. | ENT-67
4,000 printed copies | 24 pages | 6,732 words | 25 downloads | PDF: 1,700 kb

Public Health Pest Management
6/24/2008 (reprinted)

Insect Borers in Trees and Shrubs
1/31/2008 (minor revision)

Periodical Cicadas in Kentucky
12/30/2003 (minor revision)

Controlling White Grubs
2/20/2002 (reprinted)

Asian Lady Beetle Infestation of Structures
3/20/2001 (reprinted)

Beginning Beekeeping for Kentuckians
11/17/2000 (reprinted)

Invisible Itches: Insect and Non-Insect Causes
10/10/1997 (reprinted)

Timing Control Actions for Landscape Insect Pests Using Flowering Plants as Indicators
9/1/1997 (reprinted)

Termite Baits: A Guide for Homeowners
9/1/1997 (new)

Greenhouse Insect Management
6/15/1995 (reprinted)

Cutworm Management in Corn
3/1/1994 (reprinted)

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