As the weather begins to warm, gardeners may start noticing some movement in the landscape, and it's not plants sprouting from the soil. Many garden insect pests become active this time of year, so be on the lookout.

This week on SUNUP find stories covering wheat disease, insect pressure & livestock markets.

Because of the effort put in to plant a garden or install a new landscape, it can be very disheartening to have it succumb to insects, diseases and weeds.

This week on SUNUP find stories covering wheat, drought and insects and join us in thanking Dr. Tom Royer for his years of service.

Come see and learn about some amazing insects and participate in fun activities from our friends at Insect Adventure. They will be set up inside of the Horticulture Education Center (the white building) at the main entrance of The Botanic Garden.

By Jennifer Olson, Sara Wallace and Katie Oomens. Learn about the Plant Disease & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory's mission, services, staff, fees, imaging methods, sample submission tips and contact/web info for plant and pest diagnostics.

This week's article continues our exploration of alternatives to synthetic insecticides for controlling garden pests.

By Kelly Seuhs. Learn about insects in alfalfa and how to best manage them.

To help fuel the migration flight, birds trade their typical summer meals of insects for high-energy foods, particularly the fruits of native shrubs and trees.

The most commonly found beneficial insects, their role in pest control and how to use these insects within Oklahoma ecosystems.