| Eggplants Eggplant is a warm-season vegetable that not only tolerates hot weather but, for best growth, requires more warmth than many other vegetables commonly grown in Louisiana. Find information on varieties, culture and pest control for eggplants. |
| [Image: citrus greening]Get the Facts about Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases, and a pest responsible for spreading it has now been found in Louisiana. Information on what to look for and where to look, what plants are preferred by the disease and where to report suspected disease symptoms or insect sightings. |
| [Image: citrus greening]Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. |
| [Image: soil classification]An Update of the Field Guide to Louisiana Soil Classification (August 2008) This field guide represents an update of work by Amacher et al. (1989), the original idea of which started with Dr. Bob Miller. The guide provides researchers and others interested in soils with a concise key to the classification of soils throughout Louisiana along with information on geology, climate, vegetation, etc. |
| [Image: repairing walls]Build Safer, Stronger, Smarter: Add Strength and Water Resistance When Reparing Your Walls Any home repair or remodeling work you do presents an opportunity to help your home fare better in the next storm. Whether you are just replacing siding or you have damage that's requiring you to completely remove all the wall coverings – inside or outside – you can work to minimize future storm damage at every stage of the project. |
| [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: 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. |
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| [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 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. |
| [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: 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: nematodes in sweet potatoes]Nematode Management in Louisiana Sweet Potato Production Plant-parasitic nematodes can damage plants in many ways and are considered to be a serious threat to sweet potato production in Louisiana. This publication describes problematic nematode species and management strategies available for these pests. |
| [Image: southern root-knot nematode]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Southern Root-knot Nematode on Vegetables The southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is a widespread problem in Louisiana. This pest favors the soils where most vegetables are produced and has been found in about 25 percent of the vegetable gardens in our state. This nematode can be extremely damaging to some crops and causes severe losses. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Hurricane Tracking Chart]There's a Hurricane Forming... (includes tracking chart) It’s time to pull out your family disaster plan. Even if you don’t have one, there are still things you can do! Find tips on what to do when preparing for a hurricane, and Emergency Management Offices telephone numbers for selected Louisiana Parishes (most affected by hurricanes and tropical storms). It is designed to print on legal-sized paper. |
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| [Image: sugarcane variety id guide]Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide - Louisiana 2008 Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. |
| [Image: home vegetable gardnes]Disease Management in Home Vegetable Gardens This publication is intended to introduce home vegetable gardeners to the various methods used to manage the many diseases that affect these crops. |
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