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4-H Activities
(2005-05-10)
4-H activities offer young people many exciting opportunities for personal development. These activities often are a part of their projects. This publication outlines activity options.
Parent Involvement
(2005-05-10)
To be successful, a 4-H program must have parent involvement. Although 4-H leaders and Extension agents may interest young people in becoming members, they need the parents' goodwill and support to keep them interested, ...
Planning the Project Meeting
(2005-05-10)
Project group meetings must be planned well in advance. Members should be involved in completing some type of work before the next meeting. This helps the leader plan the next project meeting and makes efficient use of time.
Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Wheat
(2005-01-26)
This leaflet cautions producers about the problems associated with pre-harvest sprouting of wheat and how to recognize affected grains.
Drywood Termites
(2005-12-05)
Drywood termites feed on wood and damage homes and other structures throughout the southern portion of the United States. Evidence of infestation includes swarming termites inside a home and the presence of fecal pellets. ...
Brush Busters: How to Master Cedar
(2005-10-31)
Three safe and effective ways to control small cedar (juniper) are explained in this publication. Two are herbicide treatments--leaf spray and soil spot spray--and one is the top removal method. Instructions for mixing and ...
Brush Busters: How to Beat Mesquite
(2005-10-31)
The mesquite tree is one of the toughest, most invasive species of brush in the world. It thrives across the western two-thirds of Texas. This publication presents a three-step way to control mesquite with herbicides applied ...
Weed Busters: How to Repel Rayless Goldenrod
(2005-03-07)
This publication explains two simple, effective and environmentally responsible methods for controlling rayless goldenrod on rangeland.
Managing Household Ant Pests
(2005-12-02)
Learning to identify pest ants, understanding their biology and knowing control alternatives will ensure success in combating them. This publication explains how to distinguish winged ants from termites, how to identify ...
Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies
(2005-05-25)
Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination ...