more... > Lawn & Garden > Insect & Disease Control > Bug Biz Series > Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries [Image: spider mites] The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Wireworms - Worldwide Destructive Pests [Image: wireworms] Wireworms are found throughout North America and most of the world. They are among the most difficult and destructive pests to control and the most widespread pests of corn, sod, small grains, sugarcane, potatoes, root crops and vegetables. Descriptions, life history, habits and control measures included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Fire Ants [Image: Fire Ants] The red imported fire ant, a Louisiana resident since the early 1950s, can be a painful pest or a beneficial friend. Depending on your situation, you may want to manage these ants or simply let them go about their helpful way. Eradication vs. management of the fire ant is discussed in this fact sheet. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Black Pecan Aphid [Image: The black pecan aphid] The black pecan aphid is found throughout Louisiana and most pecan-producing states. Description, life cycle, damage and control information included. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Pecan Spittlebug [Image: pecan spittlebugs] Pecan spittlebugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of Louisiana and can be a serious pest. The severity of infestations varies from year to year and from orchard to orchard. Life cycle, type of injury and control information are included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans [Image: stink bugs on pecans] Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Blackberry (Raspberry) Crown Borer [Image: Bug Biz] Blackberries are a favorite springtime fruit in Louisiana. The blackberry (raspberry) crown borer is a serious pest of blackberry plantings and causes loss of plant vigor, loss of yield and plant destruction. Damage, life cycle, monitoring and control recommendations included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Eastern Tent Caterpillar [Image: eastern tent caterpillar] The conspicuous webs make infested trees unsightly, and the eastern tent caterpillars become pesky invaders when they search for food or a place to spin a cocoon. Descriptions and control measures included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Forest Tent Caterpillar [Image: forest tent catepillar] Forest tent caterpillars have voracious appetites and consume the foliage of several tree species. Descriptions and control measures included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Walnut Catepillar [Image: walnut caterpillar] The walnut caterpillar attacks a variety of deciduous trees, with a preference for walnut, pecan, butternut and hickory. Descriptions, control measures and color image included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Mole Crickets [Image: Mole Crickets] Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included. (PDF format only) Bug Biz: Stinging Caterpillars [Image: stinging caterpillars] If you touch a stinging caterpillar, you will likely soon feel a burning and itching pain. The reason is that the caterpillar’s spines have punctured your skin and have released a venom. Control measures, life cycles and color images included. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Africanized Honeybees [Image: 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 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. (PDF format only)