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Oak Leaf Roller and Springtime Defoliation of Live Oak Trees
(2004-03-26)
This publication explains how to minimize damage to live oak trees by the oak leaf roller and an associated caterpillar species, which occur throughout Texas but are most damaging in the Hill Country and South Texas.
How to Control Ants at Home
(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.
Tick Control
(2002-08-23)
This publication will help you identify ticks and learn their behaviors and potential dangers. Included are methods for avoiding, controlling and removing ticks.
Flea Control
(2002-08-23)
This publication will help you identify fleas and learn their behaviors and potential dangers to pets and humans. Included are methods for controlling fleas indoors and out.
How to Control Ants at Home (Spanish)
(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.
Choosing and Using Insect Repellents
(2005-09-20)
Mosquitoes and other insects can be a problem after a storm. Mosquitoes breed in flooded areas where there is standing water. This publication offers tips on using insect repellents to help protect you from biting insects.
Controlling Blow Flies
(2005-10-05)
Blow flies lay their eggs on animal remains and can spread disease. To control blow flies, it is important to remove dead animals and dispose of them properly, and to use effective insecticides when necessary.
Tent Caterpillars
(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 ...
Controlling Blow Flies (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
Blow flies lay their eggs on animal remains and can spread disease. To control blow flies, it is important to remove dead animals and dispose of them properly, and to use effective insecticides when necessary.
Florida Wax Scales: Control Measures in Texas for Hollies
(2006-11-30)
This publication explains how to control Florida wax scales, which have begun attacking hollies in Texas. 6 pp., 4 photos