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    Growing your own vegetables is a pleasant and satisfying way to enjoy nature and save money. But managing garden pest populations in the vegetable garden isn't always easy. This publication...
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    Horn flies are the most damaging insect to cattle in Texas. This publication explains biological, cultural, and chemical methods of controlling horn flies. Various insecticides used to suppress horn flies...
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    This leaflet describes the five most damaging grasshopper species in Texas and offers suggestions for monitoring and control....
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    Publication Information A variety of white grub species are pests of turfgrass. This factsheet discusses the life cycles of white grubs in Texas and the type of damage they inflict...
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    Large populations of stable flies can substantially reduce the income of beef and dairy producers. This publication explains how to suppress stable flies effectively and economically. (2 Pages)...
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    Centipedes and millipedes are not usually considered to be destructive pests. However, centipedes will bite, and millipedes give off a repugnant odor when handled. This publication lists many ways to...
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    House flies are a common problem in confined animal facilities. One way to control them biologically is with parasitoid wasps. This publication explains how to use these wasps for fly...
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    Several kinds of stinging wasps can pose health and safety threats to humans. This publication discusses the biology and characteristics of social and solitary wasps–paper wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, solitary wasps,...
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    The desert termite is one of the most common species in western Texas. Desert termites do not damage structures and rarely harm rangeland, crops, or turfgrass. This publication describes the...
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    All insects have natural enemies that limit their populations. This publication describes major insect pests of wheat and their natural enemies, including greenbugs/parasitic wasps, lacewings and lady beetles, and hessian...