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- PublicationMoles can cause much damage to crops and livestock. This leaflet explains the proper way to set shocker loop traps and harpoon traps. Cultural controls and habitat modifications are discussed....
- PublicationArmadillos are beneficial because they eat insects and other invertebrates, but they can damage lawns, gardens and structural foundations. They also are believed to transmit leprosy to humans. This leaflet...
- PublicationBeavers are important because their dams stabilize creek flow, slow runoff and create ponds. However, these same dams can negatively alter the flow of creeks. Damage prevention, control and various...
- PublicationThis publication discusses the distribution of feral hogs as well as their habitats, food habits, and reproduction. Feral hogs can damage crops and kill lambs and kid goats. Methods of...
- PublicationRoosting birds include blackbirds, starlings, grackles, and cowbirds. Like pigeons and sparrows, their droppings cause problems, and they carry diseases. This publication describes various methods of control. (4 pages)...
- PublicationThe house fly (Musca domestica) is found worldwide and lives in close proximity to humans. Because house flies can carry many diseases of humans and domestic animals, it is important...
- PublicationIn urban areas, tree squirrels can become pests when they eat pecans, berries, bird seed or vegetables from home gardens, or when they nest in attics. This leaflet discusses control...
- PublicationMost species of bats found in Texas are of some economic importance and are beneficial because they eat insects. This publication discusses the characteristics and control of bats. Some safety...
- PublicationOne of the most important nut-infesting pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. This publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide...
- PublicationIn Texas, most flea problems are caused by the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. This flea feeds on cats, dogs, and wildlife. Other kinds of fleas, such as the dog flea,...