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The article presents a study conducted by researchers at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, concerning the compatibility of pesticides and various biological control agents. It further studied the direct and indirect effects of pesticides on adult rove beetles. It notes that certain pesticide categories, such as fungicides, insect growth regulators, and microbial insecticides are neither directly nor indirectly toxic to rove beetle adult when applied to the growing medium.

Reports on the arrest of the man believed to be the BTK killer. Crime rampage which lasted for 30 years in and around Wichita, Kansas; Arrest of Dennis Rader, an animal-control officer as the suspect; Belief the arrest might not have happened except for the suspects desire to remain in the news; DNA evidence which links him to the crimes.

Discusses efforts to track down a Wichita, Kansas, serial killer known as BTK, who has alluded the police for three decades, but has continued to taunt authorities and the press with calls and letters. Profile of Tom Voigt, who runs a Web site devoted to getting tips on BTK; Description of murders committed by BTK; Consideration of America's obsession with serial killers.