Scott EckertHorticulture Extension Agent
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. |
Veggie Garden Project
Youth that reside in Harvey County are invited to joing the Youth Veggie Garden Project. Children in grades Kindergarten through 5th may receive free plants and seeds, along with information about how to grown their own food. This project lasts all summer with children learning and understanding what it takes to keep a garden growing and producing.
Sign up your Child Now! Plants Distribute May 2nd, 4-6pm.
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.
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