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'Bugs News: March 2012
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Monday, March 05, 2012. How To Identify A Bug Online. Hummingbird mite and human hair. You've found a bug in your home that you don't recognise. You ask yourself "Is this bug dangerous. A threat to my family? Where can you go to get answers and reassurance? And click on the " Locate Extension offices near you. Especially during t...
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'Bugs News: April 2013
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Brownish-Green Mites Invade Homes - Oh, My! Clover mite, about the size of a period(.). Have you ever found brownish-green mites that seem to be invading your home? You probably found clover mites. Except for the potential for staining of interior furnishings if crushed. They do not bite and will not ...
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'Bugs News: February 2013
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Big, Brown Bugs Invade Homes. Brown marmorated stink bug. During the last few weeks I've gotten numerous questions through my 'Bugs site. The questions are almost always - what is it, is it dangerous, and how do I get rid of it? This big, brown bug in this case is the brown marmorated stink bug. But ha...
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'Bugs News: July 2012
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Sunday, July 15, 2012. Nest entrance (lower center) at base of tree. Yellowjacket wasps guard entrance to nest. Between mid-summer and early fall yellowjacket wasps that nest underground. When disturbed wasps can swarm from this ground nest. Notice surface of papery nest in center right. The nest itself is very similar to the mor...
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'Bugs News: May 2011
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Tuesday, May 31, 2011. This blog is about insects and mites and the damage a few of them cause to we humans. Few people realize that a tiny mite. What causes dust allergy? That lives in and consumes part of the dust. The allergen is part of the mite's waste products. Dust and allergen can be reduced by normal cleaning. Is much be...
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'Bugs News: October 2013
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Tuesday, October 15, 2013. New Roach Baits Can Eliminate Tough Infestations. Until fairly recently the control of large, stubborn infestations of cockroaches in apartment buildings, food handling facilities and commercial buildings depended on the " spray and pray. Method. In other words you sprayed. That it would work. Varied ca...
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'Bugs News: September 2012
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Wednesday, September 05, 2012. Mites live on plants, in the soil, in our homes, and sometimes even on us! Mites are among most abundant. A "typical" mite is about the size of a grain of salt but some, such as ticks. Yes, ticks are a type of mite), can be as large as your fingernail while others like the demodex follicle mite.
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'Bugs News: September 2010
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Thursday, September 09, 2010. Identification of Insects, Spiders and Relatives. How to identify an unknown insect or spider. I've just posted a revised page on 'Bugs. Form OSU Press (see below). For general Insect Identification questions see Insect Identification Field Guides. At our 'Bugs site. Jack DeAngelis, Ph.D. Work well, ...
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'Bugs News: April 2011
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Saturday, April 30, 2011. New Head Lice Medication Available By Prescription. Louse nit and louse. In January, 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that it had approved a new product called Natroba Topical Suspension. To treat head lice. See Head Lice Biology and Control in School-Age Children. Over-the-counter med...
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'Bugs News: Common Household Bugs
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Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests. Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Which "Bugs" Are More Common In Homes? Almost every home harbours at least a few insects, spiders and mites. Most of these critters are harmless or can be managed in simple ways that don't use insecticides or other harsh chemicals. In the lists below I've grouped those that are common. Are very common in...