Kentucky Bugs shows some insects and their relatives that are active now in the Commonwealth.

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Entfacts are factsheets with information and recommendations on insects and other arthropods. Topics range from butterfly gardens to stinging caterillars and beyond.

Kentucky Pest News contains articles written by Extension Specialists in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science on insects, diseases and weeds that affect Kentuckians.

The Integrated Pest Management site provides an overview of Ky IPM programs along with crop manuals and factsheets, weather and degreeday models, insect trap catches, and picture sheets.

Kentucky's Pesticide Safety Education Program provides resources and information for certified private and commercial pesticide applicators in the Commonwealth.

Insect Management Recommendations for Field Crops and Livestock contains lists of insecticides registered to control pests of Kentucky field crops and livestock along with treatment guidelines. This information is time-sensitive and applies only to Kentucky.

4H & Youth Entomology has grade-specific sections for students, parents, and educators. Each is filled with pictues and information plus a special section devoted to Kentucky 4H Entomology Resources.

Entomology for Master Gardeners provides basic information covered in Master Gardener's classes.

Top 10 Lists from The Insect Identification Lab are annual lists containing the most common arthropods sent to the Insect Identification Labs in Princeton and Lexington.

Arthropod Activity Notes lists historical information including notes on arthropod population levels and detections of new species in the state.

Crop Profiles for Kentucky were prepared to help the USDA and EPA obtain complete production information for various commodities. They also provide a look at current research activities directed at finding replacement strategies for pesticides of concern.

Research Reports from applied research conducted by UK extension entomologists are available through this page.

Invasive Arthropods in Kentucky

This news release provides information on the initial discovery (May 2009) of the emerald ash borer in the Commonwealth. You can keep up with the situation in the state by visiting the Kentucky Emerald Ash Borer web page. If you suspect an infestation, call the EAB Hotline at (866) 322-4512.

The hemlock wooly adelgid is established in southeastern Kentucky. A web page provides the latest information on its status.

The UK IPM program maintains a Kentucky Soybean Aphid web page.

Timely Topics

Here are some things that are active now. You can see previous features at the Timeless Topics Archive.

Extension Entomology Programs in Kentucky

Extension programs in Kentucky are designed "to help people help themselves". Extension entomology educational programs and applied research projects are developed to provide county extension agents and their clientele with information and tools needed to identify problems, evaluate their severity, and to provide alternative solutions from which sound management practices can be selected. Examples of groups impacted by our programs are: farmers, livestock producers, commercial horticulturists, homeowners, pest control operators, food service establishments, hospital personnel, and the wood preservation industry. Integrated Pest Management concepts are promoted and incorporated into all programs as applicable and serve as the foundation for program development. Programs and training materials are prepared for 4H/youth agents to foster an interest in science through entomology.

Our programs provide comprehensible and timely information which will allow Kentuckians to make effective, economical, and environmentally sound arthropod management decisions. We strive to provide the knowledge base required to make long term impacts on problems, while efficiently addressing short term solutions to individual or local problems. Every effort is made to insure that extension clientele understand the biological and ecological impact of the problem addressed and a range of available options for that problem that include, but are not limited to, pesticides.

Program Goals

To develop educational programs based on contemporary research publications, extension literature, and current data on arthropod activity that is available in IPM and insect identification databases. This information must be available in an efficiently deliverable format that will allow rational and effective management decisions.
To become a national leader in the transfer of timely information on arthropod management. This includes such topics as practical control of pests, techniques to conserve desirable species, and an increased public understanding of science and environmental issues through entomology.
To develop and implement simple, yet accurate methods for evaluating and improving programs.

Program Objectives

To develop educational programs addressing the needs of Kentuckians that are widely recognized for their creativity and high quality.
To increase in service training opportunities for county agents that will allow them to respond to entomological and pest management topics in their counties
To use well-designed applied research to provide answers to arthropod management.
To use a variety of innovative and traditional techniques to deliver high quality educational materials in an efficient and expedient manner.
To maintain high quality educational programs that are designed to stimulate interest in science and entomology among Kentucky youth.

Extension Entomology Program Responsibilities

Ric Bessin: Corn, vegetables, fruit

Doug Johnson*: IPM coordinator, small grains, soybeans and stored grain

Patty Lucas*: IPM Specialist

Blake Newton: 4H and Youth Programs

Mike Potter: Structural pest control, urban, medical, horticulture and turf entomology

Lee Townsend: Tobacco, forages, veterinary entomology and pesticide safety education

S-225 Ag Science North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Phone: (859) 257-5955
Fax: (859) 323-1120

*Western Ky Research & Education Center
Princeton, KY 42445-0469
Phone: (270) 365-7541
Fax: (270) 365-2667

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