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Black widow spider seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)
Home and Family, Pests

Spiders for Halloween? Not likely, says K-State entomologist

Two species commonly found in the home that are of most concern to humans because of their venom – the brown recluse and black widow. Read More

Striped mosquito eating blood on human skin. (Adobe Stock │ #306185088 - witsawat)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Outdoors

Reduce mosquitoes by taking away their habitat

Golden Milo Field with dramatic morning sunrise skyscape. (iStock │ #172432141 - Quirex)
Crop Seed Guides, Grain Sorghum, Kansas, Kansas Sorghum, Resources

Sorghum growers dealt with numerous issues



Sunflowers (Photo courtesy of Amberlyn Brown.)

Sunflowers encountered fewer pests in Kansas

Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)

K-State entomologist receiving reports of black widow, brown recluse spiders

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Jeff Whitworth, associate professor of entomology at Kansas State University, discusses the insects that have been the most prevalent in wheat and sorghum the last few years. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Nasty insects in wheat and sorghum

Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist at KWCH - Sorghum U Wheat U

Sorghum U Wheat U held in Wichita

Sorghum U / Wheat U

HPJ Sorghum U Wheat U event set for Aug. 9 in Wichita

Alfalfa weevils have left the fields, but they will return

Growers need to stay on top of pests