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L-278 Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches: Information and Care March 2017 The Madagascar hissing cockroach, Gromphadorhina portentosa (Schaum), is native only to the island of Madagascar. Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, is located off… (341)
EPP-7001 Common Ticks of Oklahoma and Tick-Borne Diseases February 2017 Ticks transmit a greater diversity of disease-causing organisms to wildlife, domesticated animals and humans than any other vector arthropod. Ticks are also known to cause paralysis,… (79)
EPP-7634 Anthracnose and Other Common Leaf Diseases of Deciduous Shade Trees February 2017 Home gardeners are justifiably concerned when foliage of their yard trees become diseased, especially when these diseases cause defoliation, twig and limb death, and perhaps death… (75)
CR-216 Oklahoma Pasture Rental Rates: 2016-2017 March 2017 Rental agreements and rates are influenced by the landowner’s costs, the tenant’s expected earnings, previous rates charged, competition for the land, government programs, tax laws and… (38)
EPP-7019 External Parasites of Goats October 2016 Introduction Arthropod pests limit production in the goat industry in many ways. External parasites feed on body tissue such as blood, skin and hair. The wounds… (37)
BAE-1737 Preventing Grain Dust Explosions February 2017 An average of 10.6 agricultural grain dust explosions are reported per year in the U.S. resulting in 1.6 deaths, 12.6 injuries and millions of dollars in… (36)
EPP-7626 Common Diseases of Tomatoes- Part II: Diseases Caused by Bacteria,… February 2017 Diseases of tomato caused by bacteria, viruses and nematodes can be severe, reduce tomato yield and quality and generally are more difficult to control than those… (35)
EPP-7329 Rose Rosette Disease February 2017 Introduction Rose rosette disease (RRD) was first identified in the 1940s in the Rocky Mountains. Rosa species and hybrids are the only known hosts for the… (34)
BAE-1105 Auger Conveyors March 2017 Auger conveyors, sometimes called screw conveyors, are the most common method of handling grain and feed on farms. The purpose of this fact sheet is to… (29)
EPP-7319 Home Tree Fruit Production and Pest Management February 2017 This fact sheet is designed to reflect the changing attitudes of most growers who produce fruit in neighborhood settings. Concerns about pesticide residues, drift, toxicity, and… (28)

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