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Not all insects are a threat in the garden extension.okstate.edu › articles › 2022 › beneficial_insects

Some insect species are beneficial in the garden.

Drought conditions increase potential for wheat disease and insects extension.okstate.edu › articles › 2023 › wheat-disease-insects

OSU Extension wheat specialists discuss current disease and insect threats to this year's crop.

OSU plant and insect detectives are on the case extension.okstate.edu › articles › 2021 › plant-insect-detectives

The OSU Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory has been providing state residents with accurate diagnoses of plant diseases and insect pests, as well as recommendations for their control, for more than 40 years.

Landscapes Also Serve as a Luxury Resort for Insects extension.okstate.edu › announcements › grow-gardening-columns › june-11-2023

There are a number of benefits to having an insect hotel in the yard, including increasing the natural balance of insects, providing more opportunities to teach children about insects, attracting insects that help control pest insects, attracting

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects? extension.okstate.edu › articles › 2023 › christmas_tree_pests

Consumers purchasing fresh-cut Christmas trees, or those cutting their own, need to keep an eye out for insects.

Twig Girdlers extension.okstate.edu › announcements › horticulture-tips › hort-tips-2026 › early-to-mid-november › twig-girdlers

Learn how to identify twig girdler beetle damage in Oklahoma trees, understand their life cycle and manage infestations with simple fall cleanup practices.

Common Insects of Field Crops in Oklahoma extension.okstate.edu › fact-sheets › common-insects-of-field-crops-in-oklahoma

Learn more about how to identify, scout and manage common arthropod pests affecting field crops in Oklahoma.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes – Some Have Wings or Multiple Legs extension.okstate.edu › announcements › grow-gardening-columns › 2026 › november-1-2026

Learn how beneficial insects can act as a natural form of pest management for a healthy garden.

Pesky Insects Are Looking For A Place To Crash For The Winter extension.okstate.edu › announcements › grow-gardening-columns › 2025 › october-26-2025

As cooler weather arrives in Oklahoma, nuisance insects like boxelder and red-shoulder bugs, crickets, and Asian lady beetles seek shelter indoors, and homeowners can prevent and manage infestations by sealing cracks and screens, reducing outdoor

Late-Season Alfalfa Insect and Other Management Considerations During Drought extension.okstate.edu › e-pest-alerts › 2026 › late-season-alfalfa-insect-and-other-management-considerations-during-drought

Learn more about Alfalfa management during drought season, such as irrigation considerations, fertility during drought, weed control, insect scouting, management after rainfall and more.