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Structure-Infesting Wood-Boring Beetles
(2006-03-28)
Several kinds of beetles damage stored wood, structural timbers and other wood products. This publication explains how to detect, identify, prevent and control powderpost beetle, old house borer and others.
White Grubs in Texas Turfgrass
(2004-06-24)
White grubs are the larval stage of insects commonly known as May or June beetles. A few species commonly damage turfgrass and other cultivated plants. This publication includes biological and management information.
Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants
(2000-08-21)
Scale insects damage landscape plants, shrubs and trees. This publication explains how to control scale insects economically without damaging the environment, including sampling for scale crawlers, using natural enemies ...
Honey Bees In and Around Buildings
(2005-04-25)
Wasps are more often a problem around homes than honey bees, but bees do sometimes swarm or build nests near homes, or even in the walls of homes and other structures. This publication explains how to identify and manage ...
Springtails
(2004-07-16)
Springtails are an insect pest of lawns and homes. They are not harmful to people, pets, plants, structures or furnishings. However, their presence and jumping behaviors make them a nuisance. This publication offers ideas ...
Lantana and Verbena: How to Combat Insect and Mite Pests
(2005-02-21)
Several insect and mite pests attack lantana and verbena, which are perennial ornamental plants found in many Texas landscapes. This publication describes the most common pests and explains how to manage them.
Sprayer Calibration for Turfgrass
(1999-12-08)
Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass is possible only with accurately calibrated equipment. This publication explains how to calibrate sprayers and includes a visual inspection checklist.
Using Oils As Pesticides
(2006-10-30)
Petroleum and plant-derived spray oils show increasing potential for use as part of Integrated Pest Management systems for control of soft-bodied pests on fruit trees, shade trees, woody ornamentals and household plants. ...
Protecting Elm Trees from Elm Bark Beetle on the Texas High Plains
(2001-06-27)
This publication can help you recognize and understand the development of the lesser European elm bark beetle, which threatens elm trees on the Texas High Plains. Management and prevention measures are discussed. Deciduous ...
Grasshoppers and Their Control
(2004-06-16)
This leaflet describes the five most damaging grasshopper species in Texas, and offers suggestions for monitoring and control.