In May 2025, increased rainfall and moderate temperatures led to a rise in leaf spot diseases. The Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory recommended resistant varieties, proper spacing and fungicides.

Learn to recognize the more common diseases of cucurbits by their symptoms, become aware of conditions that favor diseases and have sufficient knowledge of disease development to select appropriate management practices.

By Ashleigh Faris. Learn more about mite control in peanut production in Oklahoma, specifically Identification and biology, Crop injury, Scouting tips & action threshold.

Information intended for home growers regarding concerns about pesticide residues, drift, toxicity and their application methods.

This E-Pest Alert dives into Alfalfa Weevil Activity and Winter Production Reminders.

Learn how to build a crisis communication plan with guidance on identifying risks, assigning responsibilities and preparing responses that help organizations recover faster and make better decisions during emergencies.

By Andrine Shufran, Teri Cocke and Emily Geest. Information about fireflies, discussing the diet, flashing signals, history, defense, identification, conservation and best time to see fireflies.

Information about diseases that infect grapes and directions for samples that need to be sent to the Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab for testing.

An index identifying different types of mosquitoes, measurements and other helpful visuals that demonstrate the various species type.

Home and building owners can learn to control infestations of pest insects while also being able to identify other common home-invading arthropods.