Scott Eckert Horticulture Extension Agent 316-284-6930 seckert@ksu.edu   Your front door to the resources of Kansas State University. Information on trees, turf, shrubs, insects, gardens, and other related topics are available through our office. Services available are insect identification, plant identification, and soil tests with fertilizer recommendations.

Home & Garden Show

The 2025 Harvey County Home & Garden Show, "Birds and Blooms" will be March 22 and 23 at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston KS. Check our event page for more details.

Non-Chemical Houseplant Pest Control

You can have pests on your indoor plants even if you are taking the best of care for them. How do we control them. There are chemical methods and nonchemical methods to use. Read the full article from our archive here.

Elm Leaf Beetles

These nuisance pests are chewing up elm trees all over the county. Read on to learn more about this pesky little bug.

Problem: Elm Leaf Beetle - Pyrrhalta luteola

Army Cutworms

If you have noticed an infestation of moths this month, you are not alone! Calls have been coming in about moths in the home, lawn, and anywhere with a light source. If they look like these little bugs, read the KSRE fact sheet about Army Cutworms.

True Armyworms and Cutworms Kansas Crop Pests: Army Cutworm

Helpful Links

• Prairie Star Annual Flowers
• Prairie Bloom Perennial Flowers
• Preferred Trees of South Central Kansas
• Care Calendar for Tall Fescue Lawns
• Pesticide Applicator Licensing
• Kansas Forest Service