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Mexican Cliffrose In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter
Mexican Cliffrose In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter
Gardening
No abstract provided.
Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson
Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson
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Irrigation has been an essential part of Utah’s agriculture since pioneer days. Over half of Utah’s 1.3 million irrigated acres are watered using surface methods such as flood, furrow, border, or basin irrigation.
Strawberry Irrigation, Brent Black, Dr. Robert Hill, Dr. Grant Cardon
Strawberry Irrigation, Brent Black, Dr. Robert Hill, Dr. Grant Cardon
Gardening
No abstract provided.
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
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There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources.
Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh
Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh
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Small acreage lots are becoming increasingly common throughout Utah. Many of these units have limited or no irrigation. This presents an added challenge to the owner or manager.
Strawberries In The Garden, Brent Black, Michael Pace, Jerry Goodspeed
Strawberries In The Garden, Brent Black, Michael Pace, Jerry Goodspeed
Gardening
No abstract provided.
Yellow Sac Spiders, Ryan S. Davis
Yellow Sac Spiders, Ryan S. Davis
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Most Utahn’s are familiar with the hobo spider (Tegenaria agrestis) and its potentially harmful bite. However, most Utahn’s don’t know that there is another spider commonly entering homes that may have a similar, but less toxic bite than the hobo—the yellow sac spider Chiracanthium inclusum).
Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton
Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton
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Field irrigation application methods include surface (wild flooding, border, furrow, basins), sprinkler (hand line, wheel move, solid set, center pivot), low flow or micro-irrigation (drip, trickle, micro-spray), and subirrigation (water table manipulation under special conditions).
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans
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No abstract provided.
Crickets, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
Crickets, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
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Crickets are closely related to grasshoppers and katydids, all belonging in the order Orthoptera. The family of “true crickets” is called Gryllidae, which includes more than 900 different species worldwide. In Utah, we have several species of field crickets and snowy tree crickets located throughout the state. True crickets are often confused with grasshoppers and katydids because they have similar body shapes and large hind legs for jumping.
Carpenter Bees, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
Carpenter Bees, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
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Carpenter bees are large, hairy bees in the genus Xylocopa and order Hymenoptera. There are over 500 species of carpenter bees distributed worldwide. In Utah, we have two common species, X. californica and X. tabaniformis. Carpenter bees in Utah are most likely found in Washington, Kane and Garfield counties, and are rarely found in Salt Lake and Utah counties.
Squash Bug, Diane Alston, James Barnhill
Squash Bug, Diane Alston, James Barnhill
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Squash bug (Anasa tristis) is a “true bug” with piercingsucking mouthparts (Order Hemiptera) in the leaffooted bug family (Coreidae). It is common throughout the U.S. and found from Canada to Central America. Adults (Fig. 1) emit a foul odor when disturbed and may be called “stink bugs”; however, true stink bugs are in a different true bug family.
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
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Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas prohibiting the raising of larger domestic animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets.
Dermestid Beetles, Erin W. Hodgson, Katherine Coats, Alan H. Roe
Dermestid Beetles, Erin W. Hodgson, Katherine Coats, Alan H. Roe
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Dermestid beetles are in the family Dermestidae and order Coleoptera. These beetles are sometimes called larder beetles or carpet beetles. Adults range from 1 to 12 mm in length and have variable body coloration. In general, they are hairy, dark-colored, elongated, and have clubbed antennae. The larvae are light brown and can be up to 13 mm long. Many larvae have spines, called setae, on the back of the abdomen that are helpful with identification. Dermestid larvae and adults have chewing mouthparts.
Beneficial Insects: Lacewings And Antilions, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
Beneficial Insects: Lacewings And Antilions, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina
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Lacewings and antlions are insects in the order Neuroptera. There are over 4,000 different species of lacewings and antlions throughout the world. In general, the adults have soft bodies, long antennae, and prominent eyes.
Fungus Gnats, Erin W. Hodgson, Brooke A. Lambert
Fungus Gnats, Erin W. Hodgson, Brooke A. Lambert
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Fungus gnats are small, long-legged flies in the families Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae. The dark-winged fungus gnat, Bradysia spp. is one of the most common indoor pests. Adults fly over plants, but consume only liquids and are harmless to plants.
Pseudoscorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe, Brooke Lambert
Pseudoscorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe, Brooke Lambert
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Pseudoscorpions, also known as false scorpions or book scorpions, are arachnids in the order Pseudoscorpionida. There are more than 3,300 different species of pseudoscorpions throughout the world, with the most dense populations found in the tropics and subtropics. They can be found throughout Utah.
Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis
Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis
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Whether purchasing a new or used saddle, several aspects should be evaluated. To determine if the saddle is sturdy and well-made some aspects to check include the leather, stitching, metal fittings and tree.
Centipedes, Erin W. Hodgson, Paul Bingham, Alan H. Roe
Centipedes, Erin W. Hodgson, Paul Bingham, Alan H. Roe
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Centipedes are long, slender arthropods in the class Chilopoda. Centipede means “hundred feet” because they appear to have many legs. Insects, millipedes and arachnids are close relatives. Centipedes should be considered beneficial because they are exclusively predatory. They eat a wide variety of smaller invertebrates, including insects. However, centipedes may be considered a nuisance to homeowners when they are found inside.
Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
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Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas where local ordinances prohibit larger domestic animals, but allow for birds and/or small animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give an overview of basic housing principles for small flocks of chickens.
Snow Mold On Small Grains, Erin Frank, Kent Evans
Snow Mold On Small Grains, Erin Frank, Kent Evans
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Shothole borers (Fig. 1) are bark beetles that may attack stressed or injured trees. They have a wide host range, including all fruit trees grown in Utah, quince, loquat, serviceberry, wild cherry, chokecherry, mountain ash, hawthorn and elm. In Utah, apple, cherry, pear, and hawthorn are preferred hosts.
Human Parasites, Ryan S. Davis, Erin W. Hodgson
Human Parasites, Ryan S. Davis, Erin W. Hodgson
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Entomologists often get “bug” samples for identification, including those that accidentally infest residences. In the United States, we are fortunate to have very few arthropods (e.g., insects, spiders, mites, ticks, etc.) that actually infest or feed on humans.
Fire Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Taun Beddes, Mike Pace
Fire Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Taun Beddes, Mike Pace
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The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a common defoliator of ornamental and fruit trees in Utah. Starting around late July, the caterpillars, webbing, and damage become noticeable, particularly in some of the canyons adjacent to populated areas (Little Cottonwood canyon, Logan canyon, Provo canyon, etc.).
Grasshoppers, Edward W. Evans, Erin Hodgson
Grasshoppers, Edward W. Evans, Erin Hodgson
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Grasshoppers are among the most conspicuous insects in Utah, and are viewed by many as also among the most injurious to our crops and rangelands. In any given year, thousands of acres may be sprayed throughout the state to reduce potential damage.
Scorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe
Scorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe
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Scorpions are eight-legged carnivorous arthropods and belong to the class Arachnida. This class also includes ticks, spiders, and mites. There are approximately 1,300 species of scorpions worldwide and 75 species in the United States, but only 9 are recognized in Utah (Table 1). Scorpions are usually found in semiarid deserts. Most species that occur in the United States have been found in Arizona, parts of Texas, and central Oklahoma.
Clothes Moths, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie L. Trina, Alan H. Roe
Clothes Moths, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie L. Trina, Alan H. Roe
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Clothes moths belong to a large group of small moths in the family Tineidae. There are two species of clothes moths that are of considerable economic importance. The webbing and the casemaking clothes moths are worldwide in distribution. The larvae of clothes moths can feed on and cause damage to fabrics, furs, feathers, wool, carpets, tapestries, drapes, piano felts, upholstered furniture, animal bristled brushes, hair, fish meal found in fish food, synthetics or fabrics, such as cotton, that have been blended with wool, skins, spices, stored tobacco, old clothing, scrap piles, leather, lint, dust, paper, linen, silk, stuffed animals, blankets, …
Western Corn Rootworm, Erin Hodgson
Western Corn Rootworm, Erin Hodgson
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Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, is one of the most devastating corn insect pests in the United States. In some years, corn rootworms can cause up to $1 billion in yield loss and control costs. In Utah, western corn rootworm has been detected in at least 13 counties (Fig. 1), but likely can be found throughout the state wherever corn is grown.
Understanding Your Soil Test Report, Grant E. Cardon, Jan Kotuby-Amacher, Pam Hole, Rich Koenig
Understanding Your Soil Test Report, Grant E. Cardon, Jan Kotuby-Amacher, Pam Hole, Rich Koenig
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Regular soil testing helps to develop and maintain more productive soils for farming, gardening, and landscaping. The purpose of this guide is to help you understand and interpret the results from a Utah State University soil test report. Additional Utah State University Extension bulletins are available, which address solutions to specific soil problems and offer guidance on fertilizer selection and use. See “Where to obtain additional information” at the end of this guide.
Understanding Your Soil Test Report, Grant E. Cardon, Jan Kotuby-Amacher, Pam Hole, Rich Koenig
Understanding Your Soil Test Report, Grant E. Cardon, Jan Kotuby-Amacher, Pam Hole, Rich Koenig
Gardening
No abstract provided.
Curly Top Of Tomato, Rick Heflebower, Chad Reid, Erin Frank, Kent Evans
Curly Top Of Tomato, Rick Heflebower, Chad Reid, Erin Frank, Kent Evans
All Current Publications
Crickets are closely related to grasshoppers and katydids, all belonging in the order Orthoptera. The family of “true crickets” is called Gryllidae, which includes more than 900 different species worldwide. In Utah, we have several species of field crickets and snowy tree crickets located throughout the state. True crickets are often confused with grasshoppers and katydids because they have similar body shapes and large hind legs for jumping.