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Controlling Rats and Mice
(2007-03-13)
House rats and mice eat and contaminate human and animal food, and they damage and destroy property. This leaflet explains how to identify rats and mice by their droppings, runways, food crumbs and noises. Various control ...
Controlling Armadillo Damage
(2007-03-13)
Armadillos are beneficial because they eat insects and other invertebrates, but they can damage lawns, gardens and structural foundations. They also are believed to transmit leprosy to humans. This leaflet focuses on control ...
Controlling Opossum Damage
(2007-05-23)
Opossums are omnivores that can become a nuisance when they eat pet food, fruit on trees, pecans, seeds in bird feeders and garbage in trash cans. They also carry murine typhus and can transmit the disease to people and ...
Hand Washing in Emergency Situations (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
In an emergency, water may be contaminated, yet hand washing is even more important at these times. This publication explains how to disinfect water for washing.
Controlling Skunk Damage
(2007-03-13)
This publication discusses rabies, a diseases that skunks can transmit, and the damage that skunks can cause. Suggestions for environmental and mechanical control are given, as well as instructions on how to neutralize skunk odor.
Wildlife Diseases
(2007-03-13)
Some wildlife diseases can be transmitted to humans. This leaflet explains the causes and symptoms of rabies, giardiasis, bubonic plague, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia, leptospirosis and histoplasmosis.
Water is Vital--Especially after a Disaster (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
Dehydration can be a serious threat after a disaster, when supplies of clean drinking water may be limited. Learn how you can find and use hidden sources of water in your home and purify water to make it safe for drinking.
Clearing Debris from Land (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
After a hurricane or other severe storm, the largest task homeowners and business owners face is often clearing away the debris. These safety tips can help you avoid injury while removing trees and other debris from your property.
Homeland Security Challenges Facing Small Water Systems in Texas
(2007-05-31)
This fact sheet describes Homeland Security issues that affect Texas and the nation. It includes an overview of some of the key water resource issues associated with preventing intentional contamination of water supplies ...
Managing Suburban Coyotes
(2007-05-23)
Coyotes are increasingly found in suburban areas, where they may cause a variety of problems. One of the main concerns is the possible transfer of rabies from coyotes to people and pets. This publication explains coyote ...