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Mp92-63 Adult Corn Rootworm Management, Lance J. Meinke
Mp92-63 Adult Corn Rootworm Management, Lance J. Meinke
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The western corn rootworm (WCR), and the northern corn rootworm (NCR) are among the most economically important insect pests of field corn in the Unitd States. Crop losses and control expenses attributed to corn rootworms annually cost producers millions of dollars. Corn rootworm larvae can cause substantial injury to corn plants by feeding on corn roots.
This Extension circular covers these two corn rootworms, their population dynamics, management considerations, and research/emerging technologies.
Mp92-64 The Stable Fly: A Pest Of Humans And Domestic Animals, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
Mp92-64 The Stable Fly: A Pest Of Humans And Domestic Animals, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Many species of flies are pests. Many people, if you were to ask them about flies, would be at least vaguely aware of the potential to flies to transmit disease organisms. But yet, for the most part, a fly is a fly is a fly. Sayings like "It must be about to rain, the house flies are biting" are still common and show a general need for more, readily accessible information, particularly about some of the pest flies.
Stable flies, obligate blood-feeders, are very important pests to the cattle industry and, at times, are pests to other groups (they're most …
Ec92-440 Learning Is Child's Play, Patricia E. Steffens, Cindy Strasheim
Ec92-440 Learning Is Child's Play, Patricia E. Steffens, Cindy Strasheim
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Play is a natural activity for young children. To the preschool child, play provides many opportunities to learn and grow -- physically, mentally and socially. Play allows children to explore, create, experiment with new ideas, and try out what they have learned. A child can practice communication skills while solving problems.
Following the guildelines and games in this extension circular will provide for more meaningful, effective play interaction between adult and child.
G92-1117 The Sandwich Generation: A Cluttered Nest, Herbert G. Lingren, Jayne Decker
G92-1117 The Sandwich Generation: A Cluttered Nest, Herbert G. Lingren, Jayne Decker
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The needs of three generations and solutions to resolve their stresses are covered here.
Lisa and Bruce both have careers. They have a teen-age son, a college student daughter, a recently divorced daughter with a one-year-old child, and an elderly mother who needs an increasing amount of caregiving, all living in the same household. They are classic members of the sandwich generation.
In the 1990s, people live longer, they postpone marriage, more children are living at home to go to college, and an increasing number of adult children are returning home after a divorce or loss of job. Consequently, larger …