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Drinking Water Problems: MTBE
(2008-08-28)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other ...
Controlling Feral Pigeons
(2008-04-15)
Excessive numbers of pigeons in cities, suburbs or parks can create a nuisance and a health threat. Control methods include roost elimination, noise-making devices, traps, poisons and shooting.
Controlling House Sparrows
(2008-04-15)
The small English or house sparrow is common in urban and suburban areas. Their droppings kill vegetation and damage car finishes. They also carry diseases, parasites and insects. This publication lists control methods and ...
Mosquito Control Around the Home (Spanish)
(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 ...
Keep Foodborne Illness from Spoiling Holiday Parties
(2008-12-17)
Food safety is especially important during the holidays. Learn how to protect your family and friends from food-borne illness. A recipe for Holiday Eggnog is included.
Keep Foodborne Illness from Spoiling Holiday Parties (Spanish)
(2008-12-17)
Food safety is especially important during the holidays. Learn how to protect your family and friends from food-borne illness. A recipe for Holiday Eggnog is included.
Mosquito Problems after a Storm (Spanish)
(2008-08-05)
Areas flooded after a severe storm are prone to mosquito problems. Several mosquito species are a danger to humans because of the diseases they transmit. This publication explains the symptoms of dengue fever, West Nile ...
Flooding and Fire Ants
(2008-08-05)
Fire ants can be a serious problem during and after a flood. This publication explains how to protect yourself when you must return to flooded structures or deal with storm debris.
Flooding and Fire Ants (Spanish)
(2008-08-05)
Fire ants can be a serious problem during and after a flood. This publication explains how to protect yourself when you must return to flooded structures or deal with storm debris.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater Use and Water Quality
(2008-08-28)
Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This "graywater," which can be water from bathtubs and showers, clothes washing machines and some sinks, can then be used in landscapes. 1 graphic, 2 page