Home > Communications > Publications > Catalog > Environment > sub-topics Aquaculture & Fisheries Bees Best Management Practices Forestry Termites Water Quality Wetlands Wildlife   Bug Biz: Removing Bees from Walls [Image: bees] 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. Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees [Image: 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. Fertilizing Southern Pine Plantations to Improve Growth and Financial Performance [Image: southern pine] 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) Louisiana Irrigation: Alligator Washwater Management [Image: louisiana irrigation] Washwater is a necessary part of alligator production, but so is the management of the water. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Louisiana Irrigation: Reducing Crawfish Pumping Costs [Image: louisiana irrigation] 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) Avoiding the Super Mosquito [Image: 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. The Best Way to Control Mosquitoes -- Integrated Mosquito Management Explained [Image: mosquito control] 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. Residential Mosquito Control and Beneficial Insects [Image: 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. Mosquito Life Cycle [Image: 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. Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments [Image: 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. Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots [Image: 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. Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology [Image: 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. Crawfish Production Manual [Image: crawfish 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. Biomass Energy Resources in Louisiana [Image: Biomass Energy] 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) More...