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Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection
Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps.
[Image: Biting Mosquito]Mosquito Landing Rate Counts
As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted.
[Image: Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz]Fire Ant Quiz
This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants.
[Image: Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas]Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas
Properly identifying the ant species is the first step in determining whether and how to control them. In this publication there are options for managing various kinds of imported fire ant problems.
[Image: small hive beetles]Small Hive Beetles
Small hive beetles were first detected in the United States in 1996. Although they are relatively harmless pests in their native South Africa, they have become serious pests of honey bees, especially in the southeastern region of the United States. Information on damage, life cycle, best management practices and control included.
LSU AgCenter Entomologist Says Leave Hibiscus Mealybug Management To Experts
Authorities are releasing a natural enemy of the pink hibiscus mealybug to try to bring this insect, which is a danger to both nursery and agricultural crops, under control, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet said Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2006).
[Image: spider mites]Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries
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.
Plan for Managing Crazy Ants in Louisiana
This article details the current interest in crazy ants: how to identify them, general information and how to manage them.
[Image: Chilli and western flower thrips]Chilli Thrips
New invasive found in Louisiana.
[Image: Poster image]Argentine Ant Habitat
This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found.
[Image: snails on foliage]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, September 2009
Bugs of the month for September 2009 include: slugs, yellow jackets, stinging caterpillars, fire ants, love bugs, Green June beetles, loopers, Elongated Tree ants, armyworms, Diaprepes weevil.
[Image: love bugs and damage]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs September 2008
bugs of the month
[Image: model beekeeping]Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments
This publication is intended to help local and municipal governments address potential concerns or problems between the public and beekeepers. (PDF Format Only)
Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions
Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions.
[Image: Eastern tent caterpillar adult]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: May 2006
Until the recent rains we had little to talk about, but with the heavy rains and the showers, we are beginning to see movement in the insect populations.
[Image: velvet ant]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: August 2006
The dry weather has given in to the rains, but the effects of the dry weather remain as some insect populations persist.
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: June 2006
There are several aphid species being reported at this time. Nine other pests are also on the move this month.
[Image: Chinch bugs]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: July 2006
We are seeing some replays on some pest and a few new ones. Pests covered this month include: Cinch bugs, fall army worms, cicadas, cicada killers, fire ants and yellow jackets.
[Image: Parasite of cockroach egg cases.]Bugs, Bugs, Bugs August 2009
The bugs of August 2009 include: Ensign wasps, Armyworms, Red-headed azalea caterpillars, Lantana lace bug, Asian hackberry aphid, Rose borer, Grape leaf skeletonizer.
[Image: Formosian Termites]New Technologies Developed to Combat Formosan Subterranean Termites
A grassy plant used worldwide for erosion control and a new pop-up termite indicator may provide new, environmentally safe weapons in the arsenal to combat subterranean termites.
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