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    • Merchant, Michael E. (2002-08-23)
      This publication shows how homeowners can control ants. It explains how to keep ants away from your home, find their nest sites, and take safe control measures.
    • Gold, Roger E.; Merchant, Michael E.; Howell Jr., Harry N.; Glenn, Grady J. (2005-12-05)
      This publication explains how to choose a termite control service and what control options are available for homeowners.
    • Porter, Patrick; McIntyre, Nancy E. (2007-04-09)
      Larger black flour beetles have invaded homes and other buildings in some Southern High Plains counties in Texas. This publication explains how to identify the beetles, find and eliminate the source, and exclude the insects ...
    • Drees, Bastiaan M. (2005-12-02)
      Learning to identify pest ants, understanding their biology and knowing control alternatives will ensure success in combating them. This publication explains how to distinguish winged ants from termites, how to identify ...
    • Jackman, John A.; Olson, Jimmy K. (2003-03-17)
      This leaflet explains how to reduce mosquito problems by eliminating breeding sites for larvae, controlling adult mosquitoes, avoiding contact with mosquitoes and treating larval breeding sites. Long-term control is also ...
    • Jackman, John A.; Olson, Jimmy K. (2003-03-17)
      This brochure explains how to reduce mosquito problems by eliminating breeding sites for larvae, controlling adult mosquitoes, avoiding contact with mosquitoes and treating larval breeding sites. Long-term control is also ...
    • Merchant, Michael E.; Brown, Wizzie (2008-10-22)
      Pests such as Indian meal moths and various beetles and weevils can infest stored food. Dermestes beetles and clothes moths attack stored fabrics, hides and feathers. The first step in controlling these pests is learning ...
    • Sansone, Chris; Minzenmayer, Rick (2003-06-30)
      Predaceous ground beetles can be a nuisance to homeowners, especially when they are numerous. This publication describes the beetles and discusses ways to prevent and treat them.
    • Scorpions 
      Jackman, John A.; Brown, Elizabeth (2005-10-10)
      Scorpions are common in most of Texas. Their stinging behavior is unpredictable and individual reactions to stings may vary. This publication describes the life cycle and behavior of scorpions. Control measures also are included.
    • Spiders 
      Jackman, John A.; Brown, Elizabeth; Engler, Kimberly; Merchant, Michael E. (2006-07-05)
      This publication describes common Texas spiders and explains how to distinguish harmless from dangerous ones. It explains how to prevent spiders from entering the home and how to control those that do enter. Tips for ...
    • Merchant, Michael E.; Muegge, Mark A. (2004-07-16)
      Springtails are an insect pest of lawns and homes. They are not harmful to people, pets, plants, structures or furnishings. However, their presence and jumping behaviors make them a nuisance. This publication offers ideas ...
    • Jackman, John A. (2006-03-28)
      Several kinds of beetles damage stored wood, structural timbers and other wood products. This publication explains how to detect, identify, prevent and control powderpost beetle, old house borer and others.
    • Gold, Roger E.; Howell Jr., Harry N.; Glenn, Grady J.; Engler, Kimberly (2005-12-05)
      Subterranean termites are the most destructive pests of wood in the United States. This publication explains the distribution, identification, biology and habits of subterranean termites. It also describes the damage they ...
    • Merchant, Michael E.; Drees, Bastiaan M. (2006-08-07)
      The two-step method is a simple approach to controlling fire ants. The first step is to broadcast a bait insecticide over the entire yard. The second step is to treat individual mounds. The tips in this publication will ...