Plant diseases : publication
Integrated pest management (IPM) uses safe, cost-effective strategies like cultural practices, natural enemies, and selective pesticide use to control pests.
Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.
Parasitic diseases and nonparasitic disorders can cause serious vegetable losses in home gardens.
Snakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. Read more to find out what to do when you encounter one.
Reduce disease in your garden through prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization.
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that attacks susceptible ornamental trees and shrubs and pose significant threat to apple and pear production.
Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies.
This guide provides seasonal spray schedules for common fruits, helping homeowners manage pests and diseases for healthier harvests.
This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
Learn safe methods for washing clothing contaminated with pesticides to protect yourself, your family, and the environment.
Reviewed by Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences
Leaf scorch is a noninfectious condition caused by an unfavorable environment. There is no chemical control for leaf scorch, so the most effective defense is good management.
Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.
Editor’s note
Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.
Revised by Sanjun Gu
State Vegetable Specialist
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy
The purpose of this publication is to help pesticide applicators understand and appreciate potential dangers.
Find pesticide dilution guidelines for farm and home use, including calculations for different concentrations and spray volumes.
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Pine wilt has killed so many Scots pine trees in the Midwest that extension specialists no longer recommend planting it in the area. Learn what causes pine wilt, how it spreads and what you can do to manage it in this full-color guide from University of M
Learn the process for collecting plant disease samples for the University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
Downloadable form for people who need to take and ship samples to the MU Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
The first and best defense against plant diseases is a healthy plant. Visit our site to learn about Preventing and Managing Plant Diseases.
MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Turfgrass disease is one of the serious reasons for injury and death to grasses. An accurate diagnosis of the problem is essential to any control program.
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This publication presents the 16 sections of the MSDS with a brief interpretation of the section contents.
Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.
Private certified pesticide applicators are required to keep records of all applications of federally restricted-use pesticides.
Learn to identify pests, choose appropriate control methods, and apply pesticides safely to protect your home, garden, and family.