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    Carpenter bees nest in wood and pith, which is the soft tissue in some plant stems. Some species nest in sound wood and can damage structures. This publication describes carpenter...
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    Cotton producers and scouts can use this handy guide to identify the most common worms found in cotton. This shirt-pocket-size card features close-up color photos of cotton bollworm-tobacco budworm, fall...
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    Red imported fire ants and their colonies can be a potentially serious medical threat to people and animals in flooded areas. This publication explains ways to deal with fire ants...
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    Food preparation areas in animal shelters have all the essential elements for pest infestations’ Aifood, water, and harborage. This guide explains how to store food properly and what steps to...
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    Bed bugs are a growing problem. To effectively control them, you must carefully select a pest control provider with the needed skills. This publication outlines what to look for in...
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    There may not be one "best" way to control fire ants, but this publication can help you find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound method for each situation. It includes...
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    A new aphid pest has infested grain sorghum in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Mexico. This publication details the insect's identification, behavior, damage, management, and control. (8 pages)...
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    Publication Information Muhlygrass mealybugs are a pest on ornamental muhlygrass. This factsheet discusses identifying muhlygrass mealybugs and briefly overviews their biology and history as pests. Read about scouting and control...
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    Since the discovery in Harris County, Texas, in 2002, tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva Mayr) have expanded their invasive range to include 43 Texas counties (Fig. 1). These ants have...
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    Hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze. Hailstones then increase in size by further colliding with liquid...