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| [Image: wood decay]Causes and Control of Wood Decay, Degradation and Stain Wood is a renewable natural resource that, if properly treated, maintained and placed in service, will last indefinitely. It is critial for us to use our wood resources efficiently. This publication is intended to increase your knowledge of the causes and control of wood decay, degradation and stain. |
| [Image: Document image]Food Plant Plantings for White-tailed Deer in Louisiana Hunters and land managers are always seeking new and more innovative ways to improve the quality and attractiveness of their hunting areas. “What should I plant to attract and hold deer on my hunting area?" Find your answers in this publication. |
| [Image: termites in trees]Termites in Trees Information card on where to look for termites in trees |
| [Image: termites]Termites and Rebuilding Information card on tackling termite problems when beginning a renovation project |
| [Image: termite inspection]Termite Inspection 101 Information card on places to look for Formosan subterranean termite Infestations |
| [Image: Forest Investments]Forest Investments: Risk and Return For an increasing number of forest landowners, a forest is an investment. Understanding the basics of forest investments is essential in planning for long-term maximum benefits. |
| [Image: southern pine]Fertilizing Southern Pine Plantations to Improve Growth and Financial Performance Forest owners who wish to increase the profitability of growing sawtimber with loblolly or slash pine plantations should consider including fertilization in their management plans. This publication provides information about why, when and how to fertilize a southern pine plantation to improve growth rates and financial performance of plantation management. (PDF Format Only) |
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| [Image: bees]Bug Biz: Removing Bees from Walls The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. Most people think they only have to spray and kill the bees. This would be effective if they were yellow jackets or hornets or even bumblebees. Honeybees, however,require a more demanding process. |
| [Image: carpenter bees]Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees The living drill, as the carpenter bee has been appropriately named by many homeowners, has the ability to bore into and structurally damage timbers and other painted or unpainted wooden materials. These holes are actually the nesting sites the bees use to raise their young. |
| [Image: Louisiana's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Facts]Louisiana's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Facts A TMDL is a pollution budget for a specific waterbody (river, lake, stream, etc.). It is the maximum amount of a pollutant that can be released into a waterbody without causing the waterbody to become impaired and/or violate state water quality standards. Information on point and nonpoint sources and the history of TMDLs are included. |
| [Image: louisiana irrigation]Louisiana Irrigation: Alligator Washwater Management Washwater is a necessary part of alligator production, but so is the management of the water. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: louisiana irrigation]Louisiana Irrigation: Reducing Crawfish Pumping Costs This publication gives several tips on how to pump less water and to make sure your pumping plant is being used as efficiently as possible. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: super mosquito]Avoiding the Super Mosquito When mosquitoes become resistant to pesticides, controlling them and the diseases they carry can be a challenge. This publication covers what you need to know about insecticide resistance in mosquitoes. |
| [Image: mosquito control]The Best Way to Control Mosquitoes -- Integrated Mosquito Management Explained Experience has shown that pesticides alone rarely produce complete or lasting control of pests -- whether battling cockroaches in kitchens or mosquitoes in marshes. Mosquitoes are controlled most efficiently with an approach that blends the use of both chemical and nonchemical control measures. This is the essence of Integrated Mosquito Management. |
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| [Image: beneficial insects]Residential Mosquito Control and Beneficial Insects With the threat of emerging insect-borne infectious diseases in the United States (West Nile virus, Malaria, Dengue), the clamor for novel personal protection/vector control devices has increased significantly over recent years. This publication includes color images and covers mosquito control as well as beneficial insects you can find around your home. |
| [Image: mosquito life cycle]Mosquito Life Cycle Mosquitoes are most often thought of as blood-thirsty pests that spread disease and ruin our outdoor activities. The majority of the mosquito’s life cycle, however, is spent in the water, and it is only the adult stage that adversely affects human and animal health. |
| [Image: Protecting Groundwater from Pesticide Contamination]Protecting Groundwater from Pesticide Contamination Groundwater is the source of water for wells and springs. It fills spaces between particles of soil or cracks in bedrock. This publication includes information on factors affecting groundwater contamination and prevention methods. |
| [Image: Aquafacts: Submitting Samples for Fish Disease Diagnosis]Aquafacts: Submitting Samples for Fish Disease Diagnosis This publication includes information on how to submit samples for fish disease diagnosis, the seasonality of disease problems, stress and disease outbreaks, complications, warning signs, collecting and shipping samples, and diagnostic facilities. |
| [Image: Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology]Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites. |
| [Image: Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments]Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments This publication includes information on inspection, proper care, maintenance registration, number of colonies, site selection and rules for correct beekeeping. |
| [Image: Portriat of an Estuary]Portrait of an Estuary This publication inventories the functions and values of the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System at the interface of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, and it chronicles the serious plight of landscape deterioration facing its inhabitants. |
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| Protecting Louisiana's Waters Using Best Management Practices Best management practices (BMPs) are used by agricultural producers to control the generation and delivery of pollutants from agricultural activities to water resources of the state, thereby reducing the amount of agricultural pollutants entering surface and ground waters. This publication includes information on five main areas: nutrient management, pesticide management, soil and water management, pasture management and general farm BMPs. |
| Marketing and Selling Your Timber This publication includes information and tips to maintain the market value of forest products as well as information to ensure maximum revenue generation, and good land stewardship through careful marketing strategies. |
| Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana Information on recirculating production systems, fingerling sources, stocking and harvest management, regulatory considerations, economics and markets are included in this publication. |
| Swine Production Best Management Practices BMPs for swine farms are a specific set of practices used by farmers to reduce the amount of soil, nutrients, pesticides and microbial contaminants entering surface water and groundwater while maintaining or improving the productivity of agricultural land. This list of BMPs is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help swine farmers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and groundwater. |
| Composting: A Disposal Method for Fish Waste Composting fish waste is a relatively new, practical and an environmentally sound alternative to disposing of fish waste. It is economical, fairly odorless and a biologically beneficial practice for seafood operations. This publication explains that a commitment to proper management of the compost bins is the key to successful composting. |
| Managing Agricultural Areas for Migratory Bird Hunting Hunting doves in agricultural areas is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable forms of hunting, but hunters must be familiar with the regulations, especially those about baiting. These regulations, along with other important information for managing agricultural areas for bird hunting, are included in this publication. |
| Prescribed Burning in Louisiana Pinelands Prescribed burning is the deliberate use of fire, under specified and controlled conditions, to accomplish one or more objectives of forest land management. All fires in a natural environment do some damage, and prescribed burns are no exception. It is a matter of accepting a risk of loss to obtain a desired gain. Properly planned and executed, prescribed burning can accomplish many objectives at reasonable cost and minimum risk. This publication explains how this can be done. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Beef Cattle Production Best Management Practices The best management practices that apply most directly to the beef industry are in this publication. A brief description, purpose and conditions to which the practice applies are given for each of the BMPs listed. |
| Managing Your Timberland Yourself vs. Leasing: Which Option is Best for You? Is leasing forestland a good idea? The answer depends on a variety of factors. This publication examines some hypothetical situations in which comparisons are made between leasing and self-management. |
| Dairy Production Best Management Practices Dairying, by its nature, requires specific practices to conserve and protect soil and water resources. Best management practices (BMPs) are an effective and practical means of reducing point- and nonpoint-source water pollutants at levels compatible with environmental quality goals. |
| Seasoning to Prevent Defects in Green Wood (Spanish Version) This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning lumber, wood disks and other small pieces of wood. It is intended to help individuals who would like to season small quantities of wood inexpensively and without sacrificing quality. |
| Rice Production Best Management Practices This guide describes the conservation measures or Best Management Practices (BMPs) for rice production implemented primarily for the purpose of conserving and protecting soil and water resources by controlling the movement of potential agricultural pollutants into surface water and groundwater. |
| Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana. |
| An Aquaculture-Oriented Bibliography of the Red Drum, Sciaenops ocellatus This publication was designed to serve as a guide to aquaculture-related red drum (redfish) literature. The intended audience includes red drum producers as well as potential producers, investors and lenders. |
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| Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana This publication outlines some options for design, operation and maintenance of ornamental ponds and discusses basic environmental requirements of fish and plants commonly grown in these ponds. 20 pages. Full color. |
| Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots Importance of Soil Fertility, Method for Proper Soil Sampling, Interpreting Soil Tests, Adjusting pH, Available Forms of Lime, Available Forms of Sulphur, Applying Fertilizer and Examples of Applications included. |
| Crawfish Production Manual Commercial sales of crawfish in Louisiana date back to the late 1800s, and today's crawfish industry includes millions of pounds harvested from farms and natural habitats in the state. This publication covers a wide range of topics on crawfish production, including crawfish biology, pond design, forage management, stocking, water quality, harvesting, marketing and much more. |
| Trees for Louisiana Landscapes- A Handbook This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. |
| Common Forestry, Soil and Wildlife Terms This publication will help you understand special terms and abbreviations commonly used in natural resource management. It will also help you make decisions about the productive management of your forestland. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection Most people are aware of the damage fire and severe weather can do to their homes, but many overlook the threat of termites. Photos of termite damage and signs of termite infestation are included in this publication, which covers Formosan subterranean termites and other subterranean termites. |
| Poultry Production Best Management Practices Poultry production is the largest animal industry in Louisiana. In poultry production, there are issues of special concern to the environment. Best Management Practices (BMPs) focus on three main areas: Nutrient Management, Pesticide Management and Mortality Management. |
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| You Can Protect Our Waters Why be concerned? Too often, we think of ourselves as external to our environment. We ignore the many relationships among people, other living creatures and our surroundings. We ignore these relationships at our own risk. Solutions to environmental problems are far more effective when all life forms are considered part of the ecosystem. |
| Biomass Energy Resources in Louisiana A description of how biomass is being used for energy in Louisiana with an emphasis on the potential for expansion in the industry. (Revised 11/06) |
| West Nile Virus - A New Mosquito-Borne Disease in Louisiana Facts and information on the West Nile virus and how it's affecting Louisiana. |
| Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana The selection, planting and care of urban trees in Louisiana. Includes full-page poster of native landscape trees, their leaves, tree height and spread comparisons. 16 pages. |
| Aquaculture Production Best Management Practices This list of BMPs (Best Management Practices) is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help producers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and ground water. |
| Beginning With Bees Keeping bees can be a fascinating and profitable hobby in Louisiana. Start with one or two colonies and as you learn the mechanics of beekeeping, establish additional colonies. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Control & Prevention After Hurricanes and Flooding Is Retreating for Termites Necessary? Also find information on preventing formosan subterranean termites from spreading, disposing of termite infested wood and debris, transporting mulch and other wood debris, inspecting and retreating, signs of infestation and differences between termites and ants. |
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| Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana Louisiana accounts for 80 percent of the nation's coastal wetland loss. Simply put, a large proportion of Louisiana acreage is wetland. Much of the state's economy depends upon wetlands. Find information on causes of wetland loss, definitions of wetlands and wetland functions and values. |
| Crops for Wildlife Plantings The purpose of this publication is to document what is deemed as accepted and approved planting, management and harvest procedures for a variety of species planted in Louisiana for wildlife management purposes by LSU AgCenter personnel. In all cases, the greatest possible window of opportunity has been provided as to planting dates, planting practices and other management activities as they relate to overall management. |
| Use Preservative Treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane Your new home can be safeguarded by using preservative-treated wood and following an integrated pest management program at the time of construction. |
| Leaf Key to Common Trees in Louisiana Learning to identify trees can be fun. It is easy to identify the common trees of Louisiana with this guide. Long words have been left out, and pictures are used to identify the leaves instead of written descriptions. |
| Agronomic Crops (Soybeans, Cotton, Wheat, Corn and Feed Grains) Best Management Practices Agronomic row and feed-grain crops are important commodities in Louisiana. The intent of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to provide the growers of soybeans, cotton, corn, grain sorghum and wheat some guidelines on practices they can implement to reduce the impact these agricultural practices may have on the environment. |
| Do Not Spread Formosan Subterranean Termites The Formosan subterranean termite was spread to Louisiana around the end of World War II. Described as the most important structural pestof the new millennium, the Formosan subterranean termite is now considered the most destructive insect in Louisiana.This publication includes information on how to decrease the spread of Formosan subterranean termites. |
| Wood: Its Nature and Properties for Woodworking For most cabinet makers and furniture makers, wood is the raw material of choice. Wood has thousands of uses. Although wood may appear to be a relatively simple substance, closer examination shows that wood is one of the most complicated and unusual natural materials. This publication includes helpful information for understanding wood and its complicated materials. |
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| Glues and Gluing Wood Gluing can be a simple operation, but many complex factors affect the gluing process and, when not properly done, can make the gluing operation a nightmare. This publication explains how, with proper planning, care and correct choices, the gluing operation can be done with great success. |
| Seasoning to Prevent Defects in Green Wood This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning lumber, wood disks and other small pieces of wood. It is intended to help individuals who would like to season small quantities of wood inexpensively and without sacrificing quality. Small mill owners may also find this information useful in the manufacture of dried wood products. |
| Bug Biz: Africanized Honeybees Africanized honeybees were brought to Brazil in 1956 to improve local strains. In 1957, several colonies escaped. Once established in Brazil, the Africanized honeybees (AHB) moved north up the east coast of South America and into Central America. During the next few years, they increased their northward expansion through central Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, reaching Southern California in 1994. |
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