Browsing by Author "Jackman, John A."

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    • Butterfly Gardening in Texas 
      Drees, Bastiaan M.; Jackman, John A. (1999-07-14)
      This two-poster set features dramatic photographs of butterflies, caterpillars and plants that attract them. These decorative posters provide information on how to raise caterpillars and attract butterflies to a home garden. ...
    • Cankerworms. 
      Jackman, John A. (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1981)
    • Earwigs 
      Mott, Dale; Jackman, John A. (2004-08-06)
      Earwigs are abundant throughout Texas and can be a nuisance when they invade homes or damage plants. This publication explains the biology and habits of earwigs and offers three ways to control them: sanitation, mechanical ...
    • An evaluation of two strains of Cyrtobagous salviniae Calder and Sands as natural enemies of the aquatic weeds salvinia molesta Mitchell and Salvinia minima Baker 
      Dye, Jeremiah M. (Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
      The floating aquatic weeds common salvinia (Salvinia minima Baker) and giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta Mitchell) degrade aquatic systems through fast, mat forming growth. The Salvinia specialist weevil Cyrtobagous salviniae ...
    • Field Guide to Pests & Beneficials in Texas Grain Sorghum. 
      Norman, John W. Jr; Sparks, Alton N. Jr.; Cronholm, Gregory B.; Jackman, John A.; (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2000)
    • Managing Insect and Mite Pests in Vegetable Gardens 
      Jackman, John A. (2008-02-19)
      Growing your own vegetables is a pleasant and satisfying way to enjoy nature and save money. But managing garden pest populations in the vegetable garden isn't always easy. This publication discusses ways to accomplish ...
    • Managing Insect and Mite Pests in Vegetable Gardens. 
      Jackman, John A. (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1998)
    • Mosquito Control Around the Home 
      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 ...
    • Mosquito Control Around the Home (Spanish) 
      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 ...
    • Mosquito Control Around the Home (Spanish) 
      Jackman, John A.; Olson, Jimmy K. (2008-08-05)
      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 ...
    • Mosquitoes and the Diseases they Transmit 
      Jackman, John A.; Olson, Jimmy K. (2002-06-21)
      Mosquitoes not only annoy people and animals, they also transmit many disease-causing organisms. This publication describes the life cycle of mosquitoes, explains how to identify and control them, and discusses the diseases ...
    • Pesticide Properties that Affect Water Quality 
      Stevenson, Douglas; Baumann, Paul A.; Jackman, John A. (1997-06-30)
      In order to keep our water supplies safe from pesticide contamination, we must understand which pesticide properties affect water quality, and how. The subject is complex, as properties such as pesticide class, formulation, ...
    • 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 ...
    • Structure-Infesting Wood-Boring Beetles 
      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.
    • Tent Caterpillars 
      Brown, Elizabeth; Jackman, John A. (2006-03-13)
      Tent caterpillars attack broadleaf trees and shrubs and produce unsightly webs or tents. The life cycles and identifying characteristics of and control measures for the four tent caterpillar species found in Texas are ...
    • Texas Guide for Controlling Insects on Commercial Vegetable Crops 
      Cole, Charles L.; Jackman, John A. (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1985)
    • Venomous Terrestrial Animals of Texas 
      Jackman, John A. (2004-08-13)
      This pocket guide describes 24 species of venomous insects, spiders and snakes found in Texas. Color photos and descriptive text aid in identifying each species. There is also information about each animal's biology, as ...
    • Wood-boring Insects of Trees and Shrubs 
      Drees, Bastiaan M.; Jackman, John A.; Merchant, Michael E. (2008-06-17)
      This publication explains how to identify and control wood-boring insects that invade shrubs and shade trees in Texas. 12 pages, 9 figures, 6 photographs, 1 table
    • Wood-Boring Insects of Trees and Shrubs. 
      Drees, Bastiaan M.; Jackman, John A.; Merchant, Michael E. (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1994)