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Starting an Observation Hive of Honey Bees
University of Kentucky — Certainly the best method to learn about honey bees is through the use of a glass observation hive. It is equipped with glass on both sides so that the queen and all activities of the bees may be observed at all times. Honey bees are truly ...More…
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Allegheny Mound Ants
University of Kentucky — The Allegheny mound ant is a native species that can be found along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia, Canada to Georgia. Known infestations in the Commonwealth range from eastern Kentucky to Franklin, Jefferson, and Shelby counties in the ...More…
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Managing Tracheal Mites in Honey Bees
University of Kentucky — High levels of colony infestations can cause significant economic damage as indicated by decreased honey and brood production, increased winter mortality and reduced spring build up of colonies. Also, the life-span of infected bees is shortened. ...More…
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Rearing Waxworms
University of Kentucky — Waxworms may be raised for fish bait or for use in classroom biology studies. They can be obtained from bait companies, biological supply houses, or from infested bee hives where they are destructive pests of honeycombs. In addition to waxworms ...More…
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Texas Cone Trap Plans and Parts List
University of Kentucky — The 'Texas" style cone trap is used in combination with a bait, to capture any one of several important insect crop pests. The information generated (by capture, lack of capture and/or amount of capture) may be combined with other techniques, ...More…
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Pesticide Residues in Foods:
University of Kentucky — The food supply of the U.S. is among the safest in the world. However, beginning even before birth, we are exposed to low levels of pesticide residues through our foods. Consumers are very concerned about pesticide residues on food. Recent ...More…
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Saturniid Moths
University of Kentucky — The royal or regal moths and the giant silk moths belong to the family Saturniidae. Most members of this faintly are large moths, the cecropia being the largest moth in North America. Because of their large size and sometimes striking colors and ...More…
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Rearing Crickets
University of Kentucky — Crickets are relatively easy to raise and provide good fish bait or food for some pets. The house cricket, commonly sold in bait stores, is light tan with dark markings. This insect was brought to the U.S.from Europe. Start with crickets from a ...More…
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How to Make Butterfly Gardens
University of Kentucky — Different species of butterflies have different preferences of nectar, in both colors and tastes. A wide variety of food plants will give the greatest diversity of visitors. Try staggering wild and cultivated plants, as well as blooming times of ...More…
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Mosquitoes: Practical Advice for Homeowners
University of Kentucky — Mosquitoes can make life miserable. Many recreational and work activities have been ruined by the constant annoyance and irritation caused by their bites. Also, some species can transmit serious diseases. While more than 50 mosquito species can ...More…
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Cicada Killer Wasps
University of Kentucky — The cicada killer wasps attract attention due to their large size, the burrows that they dig in home lawns, and their buzzing flights over the lawn. These insects occur in all states east of the Rocky Mountains and prefer to dig their burrows in ...More…
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Stinging Caterpillars
University of Kentucky — Most people know that bees, wasps, hornets and some ants can sting to defend themselves or their nests. Only a few people realize, usually from first hand experience, that handling some caterpillars can produce some painful results. Recognizing ...More…