Formosan Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites are beneficial insects. In nature they are important recyclers, breaking down cellulose-containing materials such as dead trees and returning nutrients to the soil....
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Nov 2, 2000 | Entomology, Problems, Structural
Subterranean termites are beneficial insects. In nature they are important recyclers, breaking down cellulose-containing materials such as dead trees and returning nutrients to the soil....
Aug 6, 2000 | Entomology, Indoors, Medical, Problems
Humans and bed bugs have a long association. Records of bed bug infestations date back at least to 400 B.C. Before World War II, bed bugs were very common in homes, hotels, and boardinghouses. It...
Jul 30, 2000 | Entomology, Problems, Structural
Not all termites live in underground colonies. Drywood termites live inside wood and do not make contact with soil. They get the moisture they need to live from humid air. For this reason, drywood...
Dec 6, 1999 | Entomology, Medical
Crab lice are one of three types of lice associated with people. The others are head lice and body lice. Head lice and body lice are very similar in appearance, but have different behavior. Head...
Dec 2, 1999 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
Description and Habits Springtails are tiny, jumping, soft-bodied insects that live in very moist conditions. They are usually between 0.04 and 0.08 inch, and white, yellowish with black markings or...
Dec 2, 1999 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
Description and Habits Humpbacked flies are tiny, 1/64-1/4 inch, nonbiting flies. Usually, they are black, brown or yellowish and have a humpbacked appearance when viewed from their side. They are...
May 6, 1999 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
Camel crickets and closely related cave crickets belong to a large group of insects. They are found throughout the world with over 100 different kinds found in the United States and Canada. Unlike...
May 2, 1999 | Entomology, Problems
The identification of an insect or related pest is the first step in determining whether it should be controlled and in obtaining recommended control measures. Clemson University provides...
Mar 13, 1999 | Entomology, Problems, Safe Handling
Accidents happen. When an accident happens with a pesticide it is especially important to be prepared. Always read the label before buying and using a pesticide. Be prepared to handle a pesticide...
Dec 2, 1998 | Entomology, Indoors, Landscape, Problems
At different times of the year various insects which are not normally indoor pests may enter homes. These seasonal invaders are not usually serious pests and long term infestations rarely occur....
Dec 2, 1998 | Entomology, Food, Indoors, Problems
There are many types of insects that can infest food and other organic products stored in kitchen pantries. Infested products may include grains, dried dairy items, pet foods, bird seed, dried...
Dec 2, 1998 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
There are several types of flies that may be a nuisance around your home. Flies may be more than just a bother, since many breed, feed, or live in our food or in unclean sites such as in manure,...
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