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Boxelder Bugs
(2007-07-27)
When many boxelder bugs enter a home, they can become a nuisance and can stain walls and other surfaces with their excrement. This publication explains how to control them and keep them out of homes.
Choosing and Using Insect Repellents (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
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 Houseflies (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
Houseflies can be a particular problem after a disaster, because they lay eggs and develop on rotting organic matter. This publication explains how to suppress housefly populations around homes and businesses.
Larger Black Flour Beetle in Southern High Plains Homes
(2007-04-09)
Larger black flour beetles have invaded homes and other buildings in some Southern High Plains counties in Texas. This publication explains how to identify the beetles, find and eliminate the source, and exclude the insects ...
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.
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug: A New Pest in Texas
(2007-09-14)
The pink hibiscus mealybug is a new pest in Texas that could potentially damage ornamental plants and agricultural crops. This publication explains how to distinguish this pest from other mealybug species and what to do ...