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City Bugs - Insects in the City

Type
Program
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Overview

The CityBugs program provides timely and accurate information about integrated pest management in urban environments.

Contact

Janet A. Hurley
Senior Program Specialist
Address: 17360 Coit Road
Dallas, TX 75252

The CityBugs program provides timely and accurate information about integrated pest management in urban environments for homeowners. Topics covered include bed bugs, wheel bugs vs. kissing bugs, stinging caterpillars, mystery bug bits, nuisance ants, carpenter ants, bed bugs and biting mites.

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