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National Pest Alert - Jumping Worms (Unit=50)

A two-page handout about jumping worms that includes color photos to help you identify and report sightings, a link to a map of confirmed locations, details about life cycle, along with management options.

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NCPA 38

National Pest Alert - Bed Bugs (Unit=50)

A two-page handout about bed bugs that includes color photos, how to check for bedbugs, how to avoid spreading them, and management options.

Previously known as ENT 0046 - Prevention, Detection, and Control of Bed Bugs in the Home

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NCPA 8

Regional Pest Alert - Lobate Lac Scale

A two-page handout on lobate lac scale that includes color photos for identification, details about life cycle and host plants, and management options.

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NCPA 9

National Pest Alert - Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

A two-page handout on pink hibiscus mealybug that includes color photos for identification, details about life cycle and damage, and suggestions for preventing spread and managing infestations.

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NCPA 31

National Pest Alert - Spotted Lanternfly (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on the spotted wing lanternfly which includes color photos, life cycle, identification information, its potential to spread and impact.

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NCPA 22

National Pest Alert - Spotted Wing Drosophila (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on spotted wing drosophila that includes color photos, information on damage, identification and monitoring methods.

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NCPA 37

National Pest Alert - Yellow-Legged Hornet (Unit=50)

This two-page handout about yellow-legged hornets includes color photos, identification tips, lookalike wasp species, and information about trapping and reporting.

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IPM 1

Corn and Soybean Field Guide

This 236-page pocket-sized guide (3-3/4" x 6") combines corn and soybean integrated pest management information in one publication for ease of use by corn and soybean farmers, agronomists, and crop scouts.

Newly updated text and images provide the tools for identifying insects, diseases, and disorders of corn and soybean in the Midwest. The guide also contains information on developmental stages, pesticide decisions, and other production-related topics. This publication is constructed of durable, weather-safe materials to withstand regular use in the field.

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Corn and Soybean Field Guide (Unit=25)

This 236-page pocket-sized guide (3-3/4" x 6") combines corn and soybean integrated pest management information in one publication for ease of use by corn and soybean farmers, agronomists, and crop scouts.

Newly updated text and images provide the tools for identifying insects, diseases, and disorders of corn and soybean in the Midwest. The guide also contains information on developmental stages, pesticide decisions, and other production-related topics. This publication is constructed of durable, weather-safe materials to withstand regular use in the field.

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A digital version of the guide is available; see the single copy listing.

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NCPA 12

National Pest Alert - Asian Longhorned Beetle

A two-page handout on the Asian longhorned beetles that includes details about identification, life cycle, host plants, impacts, how to report a sighting and detailed color photos.

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IPM 14

Field Crop Insects

Field Crop Insects contains descriptions and images of more than 50 pest and beneficial insects, as well as information on insect life cycle, crop injury, scouting and management options. There is also information on integrated pest management including scouting, degree days, and a defoliation estimation guide. This guide covers corn, soybean, and alfalfa insect pests.

Looking to purchase multiple copies? Field Crop Insects is also sold in boxed quantities of 25 at a reduced price ($6.00/copy).

Previously known as CSI 14. CSI 0014

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Field Crop Insects (Unit=25)

Field Crop Insects contains descriptions and images of more than 50 pest and beneficial insects, as well as information on insect life cycle, crop injury, scouting and management options. There is also information on integrated pest management including scouting, degree days, and a defoliation estimation guide. This guide covers corn, soybean, and alfalfa insect pests.

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Previously known as CSI 14. CSI 0014

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PIDC 32

Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Nematode Sample Submission Form

Download and use this form when submitting soil samples for nematode identification and counts.

This form is for soybean cyst nematode egg counts, nematodes on corn, turfgrass nematodes, nematodes found in vegetable or fruit crop fields, as well as home gardens. Also includes instructions on collecting and shipping plant and soil samples for nematode analysis at the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.

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NCPA 32

National Pest Alert - Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on ticks and tick-borne disease that includes color photos for tick identification. Tick life cycle, basic information about the spread and symptoms of tick-borne disease, and distribution maps of common ticks in the U.S.

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NCPA 34

National Pest Alert - Northern Giant Hornet

This two-page handout on northern giant hornets includes color photos, description, detection information, and lookalike wasp species.

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NCPA 25

National Pest Alert - Boxwood Dieback

A two-page handout on boxwood dieback (this is not the same as boxwood blight) that includes color photos, host range, disease epidemiology and management.

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NCPA 36

National Pest Alert - Coffee Leaf Rust

A two-page handout on Coffee Leaf Rust that includes color photos, life cycle, management options and basic information about potential impacts to coffee production.

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ISRF 21H

2021 Summary - Horticulture Research Station

This report contains a summary of the research conducted at the Horticulture Research Station in 2021.

To access reports from past years, visit the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Report archive.

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CROP 3174

Guide to moths in Iowa field crops (Unit=25)

Corn, soybean, alfalfa, pastures, and small grains in Iowa are at risk of being infested by caterpillars, such as black cutworm and fall armyworm. Caterpillars are the immature stage of butterflies and moths. Although moths are not pests, monitoring and proper identification is useful to determine scouting information for their offspring.

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NCPA 35

National Pest Alert - Asian Longhorned Tick

A two-page handout on the invasive Asian longhorned tick that includes color photos, life cycle, basic information about potential impacts to humans and livestock.

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4H 2240

Watch Me Grow

A series of six lessons for crops and horticulture project areas.

Lesson One - Seed Dissection

Lesson Two - Growing Experience

Lesson Three - Rainbow Plates

Lesson Four - Identifying Insect Pests

Lesson Five - Compost

Lesson Six - Produce to Plate

Youth-serving organizations in Iowa are encouraged to contact their local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county office to explore partnership opportunities in administering this program.

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4H 2231

Bailey the Bee Coloring Pages

This coloring book is a fun way for kids to learn more about where their food comes from. It follows Bailey the Bee as he tells us about bees and pollination. Young readers can learn new vocabulary words as they read.

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4H 2232

Ava Apple Orchard Coloring Pages

This book is a fun way for kids to learn more about where their food comes from. It follows Ava as she visits the farm and asks the farmer how the apples are grown. As Ava learns about the farm, she sees how pests can damage crops and why it is important to keep crops healthy. Young readers can learn new vocabulary words as they read.

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IPM 84

Be a bug catcher: learn to collect, identify, and preserve insects

This newly produced booklet is designed as an introduction to collecting, identifying, and preserving insects for youth. Chapters cover insect anatomy and biology, collecting supplies and preservation techniques, a diagnostic key to help with identification, and other information.

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NCPA 18

National Pest Alert - Blueberry Scorch Virus (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on blueberry scorch virus that includes origin, symptoms, biology, and management methods.

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NCPA 19

National Pest Alert - Blueberry Shock Virus (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on blueberry shock virus that includes origin, symptoms, biology, and management methods.

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NCPA 21

National Pest Alert - Bagrada Bug

A two-page handout on the bagrada bug that includes color photos, host range, potential impact and spread, life cycle, and management information.

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NCPA 33

Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer

This publication answers questions about and offers insecticide options for controlling EAB. It is written for tree care specialists, arborists, and homeowners.

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NCPA 24

National Pest Alert - Sugarcane Planthopper (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on the sugarcane planthopper that includes color photos, description, life cycle, plant damage symptoms and natural enemies.

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NCPA 28

National Pest Alert - Grapevine Red Blotch-associated Virus (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on Grapevine red blotch-associated virus which includes color photos, disease symptoms, effects on the fruit, and management guidelines.

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NCPA 29

National Pest Alert - European Cherry Fruit Fly (Unit=50)

A two-page handout on the European cherry fruit fly that includes color photos, identification, life cycle, plant hosts, and how to monitor and manage this pest.

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IPM 60

Soybean Aphid Field Guide - 2nd Edition

A revised, 62-page pocket-sized guide (3-¾" x 6") for soybean producers and soybean agronomists containing information on soybean aphid biology, scouting and integrated pest management for Iowa and other North Central states.

This guide includes 60 color photos, multiple illustrations and charts, and updated information about soybean aphid.

Printed copies are a durable, weather-safe format.

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Management of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids

An Integrated Pest Management approach can help combat the most significant insect pest of soybean. This publication summarizes the development of insecticide resistance in soybean aphids in the upper Midwest. Learn how to manage insecticide resistance using an IPM approach with this free 4-page PDF available from North Dakota State University.

Research from faculty at Iowa State University, the University of Minnesota, North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University is included in the publication.

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CROPR 3139

Ecology and management of European corn borer in Iowa field corn

European corn borer has been a significant pest of Iowa field corn since the 1940s. This publication discusses the European corn borer life cycle, injury caused to corn and management options with a focus on Iowa field corn production.

CROP 3139 CROP3139

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CROP 3142

Seed Treatments for Soybean Cyst Nematode

Seed treatments for management of plant-parasitic nematodes, including the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), are a relatively new management option. This publication lists and gives some characteristics of the currently available seed treatments for use in managing SCN.

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IPM 80

Fungicide Classification

Repeated use of fungicides with the same mode of action can result in the selection of fungicide-resistant strains of plant pathogens.

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SOC 3081

2016 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll

Survey results for the 2016 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll discuss conservation practice use, changes in farming practices and strategies and monarch butterfly conservation. Information sources farmers trust is also examined.

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IPM 78

Hail on Corn in Iowa

This publication shows how to obtain an estimate of the potential yield loss from hail injury to corn. It describes the methods used to quantify injury and stand loss, as well as corn growth stages, which are an important part of the yield loss estimation process. Information on fungicide use on hail-injured crops, replanting severely injured stands, and weed management after hail are also included. CSI

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PM 2036

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Iowa

Ticks can be found across the state of Iowa and are active from March through November. This publication discusses the three most common type of ticks in the state while also providing information on preventing Lyme disease and removing attached ticks.

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ENT 40

Scale Insects on Ornamental Landscape Plants

Scale insects are tiny insects that can cause large problems for landscape plants. Despite their small size they can weaken and even kill ornamental plants. This publication provides information on identifying these insects and steps that can be taken to remove them from plants through biological, mechanical and chemical means.

Previously known as IC 0415

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Social Wasps and Bees in the Upper Midwest

Are you interested in having more bees in your garden? Are wasps buzzing around your pop can? Learn about their life cycles, what they feed on, and where they nest. The behavior and biology of the most commonly encountered wasps and bees in Iowa are described in this resource available from our partners at University of Minnesota Extension.

This resource was a joint project between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension.

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ENT 37

Insect Pests of Stored Foods

Opening the flour container to find beetles crawling around the top is never a pleasant experience, but there is no need to panic. The most common pests we find in our kitchen and pantries and what we can do to manage them if they infest our food are described.

This resource was a joint project between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension.

To access this resource visit the University of Minnesota Extension website.

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RG 201

Integrated Pest Management for Home Gardens and Landscapes

Identifying and encouraging naturally occurring predators and parasites is a useful gardening skill. This fact sheet describes 10 beneficial insects and also offers other tips for preventing insect and disease problems.

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Speed Scouting for Soybean Aphid

The Speed Scouting for Soybean Aphid card is a tool for soybean growers to monitor soybean aphid populations in fields using the Speed Scouting technique. The card has both instructions for the Speed Scouting process and a worksheet for recording soybean aphid field observations. Observations are then used to determine if treatment is needed. The Speed Scouting card is a collaborative effort of ISU Extension Specialists and the Iowa Soybean Association.

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PM 3012

Stink Bugs of the Midwest

This reference guide helps distinguish the brown marmorated stink bug from other bugs of the Midwest. Stink bugs are common insects found in lawns, landscapes and field crops.

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Stink Bugs of the Midwest (Unit = 25)

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This reference guide helps distinguish the brown marmorated stink bug from other bugs of the Midwest. Stink bugs are common insects found in lawns, landscapes and field crops.

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Stink Bugs of the Midwest (Unit = 100)

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This reference guide helps distinguish the brown marmorated stink bug from other bugs of the Midwest. Stink bugs are common insects found in lawns, landscapes and field crops.

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ENT 48

Got Plant or Insect Problems?

The ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic helps Iowans diagnose and manage plant diseases, weeds, and insects in fields and around your home. Here's an introduction to the clinic.

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IPM 42

Nutrient Deficiencies and Application Injuries in Field Crops -- Integrated Pest Management

Color photos and descriptions aid in identifying nutrient deficiencies and injury due to fertilizer in order to accurately diagnose symptoms for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and winter wheat.

More information and photos are available at the ISU Soil Fertility Home Page

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PM 2085

Organic Apple Production in Iowa

New and experienced organic apple growers will find recommendations in this guide for managing insect pests, diseases, and weeds.

Tips about marketing opportunities also are included.

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PMR 1002

A Targeted Conservation Approach for Improving Environmental Quality

Find out how targeted conservation practices can have the most impact on environmental quality while causing only a small change in overall agricultural production. Environmental benefits are discussed related to clean air and water, productive soils, diverse wildlife and plant habitat, and biological controls for crop protection.

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IPM 72A

Weeds to Watch -- New Weed Threats for Corn and Soybean Fields

Use the colorful pictures and descriptive information found on this poster to identify weed threats for corn and soybean fields.

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IPM 64A

Weed Emergence Sequences: Knowledge to Guide Scouting and Control flyer

This flyer provides information on when weeds begin to emerge in order to help determine the appropriate time to scout fields and implement control tactics.

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IPM 43

Crop Consulting in Iowa: A Survey of Farmer Users and Nonusers - Summary of a 1994 Survey

The differences existing between those who use crop consulting services and their neighbors who do not, reveal several benefits gained from crop consultants. Survey done in 1994 by Iowa State University Extension’s Pesticide Impact Assessment and Integrated Pest Management programs.

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