Browsing by Title "Agricultural MU Guide. Insects and Diseases."
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Carpenter ants (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)Carpenter ants get their name from their habit of building nests in wood. Unlike termites, they do not feed upon wood but merely use it as a place to nest. They will build their nests in human structures and may cause ... -
Cockroaches (2001)
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Household-invading beetles (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)Several species of beetles may invade homes. Because they rarely damage anything in the home, they generally are considered to be nuisance pests. These insects vary widely in size and habits. This publication describes ... -
Human lice (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)There are three recognized kinds of human lice, whose common names indicate their preferred feeding site: head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis); body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus); and crab or pubic lice (Phthirus pubis). ... -
Multicolored Asian lady beetle (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)Throughout much of the country, the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) has become an unwanted houseguest, especially during the spring and fall months. Adults are about one-quarter inch long, oval in shape ... -
Occasional biting pests (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)There are several species of insects and mites that bite human occasionally. Some are encountered indoors while others are found outdoors. Some are specific pests of humans, with no other hosts, while others attack humans ... -
Silverfish and firebrats (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)Silverfish and firebrats (also called bristletails) belong to the insect order Thysanura. Three species of silverfish, Lepisma saccharina, Ctenolepisma longicaudata and Ctenolepisma quadriseriata, and one species of firebrat, ... -
Subterranean termites (2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2004)There are approximately 2,500 species of termites worldwide. Most are found in tropical areas, while relatively few live in colder climates. Only about 45 species are found in the United States, and most of these are located ...