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Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home
(2004-02-20)
If your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to ...
Drinking Water Problems: Lead (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.
Anthrax
(2001-08-09)
Anthrax is a very destructive animal disease found worldwide. This publication describes anthrax symptoms in livestock, deer and people, and explains how a diagnosis is made. There is important information about prevention, ...
Bed Bugs
(2001-11-15)
Bed bugs infest beds, bedding and furniture and feed on the blood of humans. This publication explains how to identify bed bugs, how to locate infestations and how to control these pests.
Human Lice (Spanish)
(2006-06-26)
The three kinds of human lice (head lice, body lice, and pubic or crab lice) are described in this publication. here are guidelines for identifying lice and helpful instructions for preventing and controlling lice infestations.
Reducing Your Risk of Foodborne Illness at Home (Spanish)
(2008-12-17)
Help prevent foodborne illness by making smart food-safety choices from market to table. Buy, store, prepare, and serve foods following these simple steps of safe food handling.
Controlling Bats in Urban Areas
(2008-04-15)
Most species of bats found in Texas are of some economic importance and are beneficial because they eat insects. This publication discusses the characteristics and control of bats. Some safety considerations for handling ...
Snakes and Their Control
(2008-04-15)
Many kinds of snakes live in Texas, but only a few are poisonous. This leaflet focuses on the control of poisonous snakes by altering their habitats, fencing, trapping, poisoning and shooting.
Drinking Water Problems: Perchlorate
(2005-11-18)
Perchlorate is a potential contaminate of well water that can have harmful effects on human health. Methods of removing perchlorate from water are described and illustrated. There is information to help well owners select ...
Drinking Water Problems: Copper (Spanish)
(2006-01-25)
High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.