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All materials needed in another accessible format can be made available upon request.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″]
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Arthropods of Colorado Fact Sheets<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing of about 200 downloadable fact sheets related to insects and other “bugs” found in in Colorado. It contains fact sheets that are written for the Colorado Arthropods of Interest series and the Extension fact sheets that are related to insects.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Fact Sheets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffffff” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fagsci.colostate.edu%2Fold-agbio%2Foutreach-button%2Finsect-information%2Farthropods-of-colorado%2F”][vc_separator border_width=”4″]
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Miscellaneous Insect Information<\/h2><\/div>
This contains a variety of downloadable fact sheets and pamphlets on miscellaneous subjects, from “Bug Mugs” and “Life in a Colorado Water Garden” to “Mystery Bites and Itches” and “Commercially Available Sources of Biological Control Organisms: Sources and Uses in Colorado.”<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1526312562139-c811a4f5-0c7d”][vc_column_text]The Colorado Bug Mugs<\/a> project is an innovative approach to helping country Extension offices in Colorado identify the arthropods most likely to be brought by clients for diagnosis. This project is ongoing, and additional species may be added if requested and needed by Extension personnel. Please see Binder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Over the Counter Insecticides for Home, Yard, and Garden Use, 2018 Survey<\/a><\/p>\n

Mystery Bites and Itches – Arthropod and Non-Arthropod Causes in Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n

Life in a Colorado Water Garden (bulletin)<\/a><\/p>\n

Sources of Biological Control Agents for Insects<\/a><\/p>\n

Recommendations for Extension Professionals and Volunteers Regarding Individuals with Delusional Infestation. Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. December 2014<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Emerald Ash Borer Information<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing of downloadable publications, web links and other resources related to the presence of emerald ash borer in Colorado.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Information” tab_id=”1521060308032-ecc38c11-0676″][vc_column_text]Colorado Emerald Ash Borer Response Team \u2013Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions and Answers about Emerald Ash Borer<\/a><\/p>\n

Identification of Emerald Ash Borer and Insects of Similar Appearance<\/a><\/p>\n

Wood Boring Insects of Ash Trees <\/a><\/p>\n

Control Options for Emerald Ash Borer in Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n

National Emerald Ash Borer web site<\/a><\/p>\n

Colorado Department of Agriculture \u2013 Emerald Ash Borer Web Site<\/a><\/p>\n

Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer, 3rd<\/sup> Edition <\/a><\/p>\n

Extension Fact Sheet 5.526 Insecticides Used to Control Emerald Ash Borer on Residential Shade Trees<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Japanese Beetle Information<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing of publications and other resources to assist with understanding and managing Japanese beetle in Colorado.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1523314646100-28c347d5-1467″][vc_column_text]Biology and Management of Japanese Beetle (Potter and Held, 2002)<\/a><\/p>\n

Biology of Japanese Beetle (Fleming, 1972)<\/a><\/p>\n

Insecticide and Biological Control Options for Control of Japanese Beetle Larvae (White Grubs) in Lawns<\/a><\/p>\n

Insecticide Options for Control of Adult Japanese Beetle on Leaves and Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

Japanese Beetle Extension Fact Sheet 5.601<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions and Answers about Japanese Beetle in Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n

Relative Susceptibility of Landscape Plants to Japanese Beetle (Held, 2004)<\/a><\/p>\n

Japanese Beetle (Ohioline Fact Sheet, David Shetlar and Jennifer Andon)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Bed Bug Information<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing of downloadable publications, web links, and other resources that can be used for helping manage bed bugs.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Information” tab_id=”1521055306973-4dac6a79-d4b0″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Bat Bugs, Bed Bugs, and Relatives<\/a> – Extension Fact Sheet<\/p>\n

Bed Bug Identification Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

Bed Bugs in Schools<\/a><\/p>\n

Bed Bugs, Tenants, Landlords, and the Law<\/a><\/p>\n

NPMA Guidelines on Bed Bug Management<\/a><\/p>\n

Tips for shopping at thrift stores and garage sales<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting the Bed Bugs Out: A Guide to Controlling Bed Bugs in Your Home<\/em> (Michigan State) <\/a><\/p>\n

University of Minnesota Bed Bug Website<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ohio State University Bed Bug Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Bed Bugs Fact Sheet, University of Kentucky<\/a><\/p>\n

Bed Bugs and Your Apartment, Texas A&M<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Bees<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing of some publications and web links related to bees, particularly bees native to Colorado.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Information” tab_id=”1521057660758-c7f911ff-3631″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

State Beekeeping Associations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Colorado Beekeepers Association<\/a><\/p>\n

Colorado Professional Beekeeping Association<\/a><\/p>\n

Outstate\/Regional Publications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides<\/em><\/a> – Pacific Northwest<\/p>\n

Gardening for Native Bees in Utah and Beyond<\/em><\/a> – Utah State<\/p>\n

Honey Bee Diseases and Pests<\/a> – <\/em>University of Minnesota<\/p>\n

Bee Disease Diagnosis Service, USDA-ARS<\/a> – <\/em>Beltsville, MD<\/p>\n

Bumble Bees of the Western United States<\/em><\/a> – USFS\/Pollinator Partnership<\/p>\n

Colorado State Publications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

State Beekeeping Associations with Swarm Hotlines<\/a><\/p>\n

Attracting Native Bees to Your Landscape<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Creating Pollinator Habitat<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Bumble Bees<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Leafcutter Bees<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Wool Carder Bee<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Native Bee Watch: A Citizen Science Field Guide<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Gardening for Bees – or Not!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

eExtension Website\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bee Health Website<\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Hemp Insect Information<\/h2><\/div>
This links directly to the Hemp Insect Website, which includes information being developed to better recognize and manage insects associated with industrial hemp.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Hemp Insect Website” style=”custom” custom_background=”#d9782d” custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fagsci.colostate.edu\/hempinsects%2F|||”][vc_separator border_width=”4″]
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Master Gardener Information<\/h2><\/div>
This includes the handouts and PowerPoint presentations (as PDF) used in Master Gardener Entomology training. These will get updated annually at the end of the winter\/spring training programs.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Handouts” tab_id=”1521062778944-f031941b-6ddf”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Biological Control Suppliers<\/a><\/p>\n

Resource List of Insects<\/a><\/p>\n

Insecticides Trade Names<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PowerPoint Presentations Used in 2020″ tab_id=”1523313842326-a0089079-11df”][vc_column_text]An Introduction to “Bugs”<\/a><\/p>\n

Recognizing and Working with Natural Enemies of Insect Pests<\/a><\/p>\n

Aphids<\/a><\/p>\n

Spider Mites<\/a><\/p>\n

Squash Bug\/Harlequin Bug<\/a><\/p>\n

Hornworms and Hummingbird Moths<\/a><\/p>\n

Grasshoppers<\/a><\/p>\n

Earwigs<\/a><\/p>\n

Slugs<\/a><\/p>\n

Tent Caterpillars<\/a><\/p>\n

Codling Moth<\/a><\/p>\n

Wood Borers<\/a><\/p>\n

Fungus Gnats<\/a><\/p>\n

Gall Makers<\/a><\/p>\n

Nuisance Invaders<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Narrated Presentations to Supplement 2020 Programming” tab_id=”1588281011307-f30c4cd1-de57″][vc_column_text]-Guess who came to dinner? Part 1 Chewing insects<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(46 mins)<\/a><\/p>\n

–Guess who came to dinner? Part 2 Insects\/mites that suck fluids<\/i><\/b>\u00a051 mins)<\/a><\/p>\n

–Guess who came to dinner? (Handout)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

–Gardening for Insects or Not!\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Part 1<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 (1:04 mins) (Butterflies, Moths, Natural Enemies\/Bio-Controls)<\/a><\/p>\n

–Gardening for Insects or Not! Part 2 (Bees)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(60 mins)<\/a><\/p>\n

–Gardening for Insects – or Not! (Handout)<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Calendars of Insect Activity” tab_id=”1588282802813-2fce357c-8fde”][vc_column_text]- Araphahoe, Douglas and Elbert County Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–Denver Metro Area Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–Eastern Plains Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–El Paso and Teller County Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–High Country Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–Southwest Counties Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–Tri-River Counties Insect Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

–Weld, Larimer, Adams, and Boulder County Insect Calendar<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator border_width=”4″]

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Recent Extension Presentations<\/h2><\/div>
This is a listing that provides the PowerPoint presentations (as PDF) of most Extension entomology programs conducted during the past 12 months.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” c_icon=”” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”PowerPoint Presentations\/Webinars” tab_id=”1521054085775-2b91e73c-71f2″][vc_column_text]January 17th, 2019: Idaho Hort Expo – Boise<\/strong><\/p>\n