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Beef producers should be on the lookout for lice infestations and have a plan for controlling the spread to prevent animal stress
Lice is a noticeable problem in cold weather when cattle have heavy winter hair coats, says Ron Lemenager, Purdue Extension beef specialist. "That's the perfect scenario for lice populations...
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When varmints are invading your space, it might take a professional to solve the problem
Radio interview source: Ned Bruha, Vice President, Skunk Whisperer
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If you have wildlife invading your space, choose a wildlife control company that...
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Get the upper hand on these creepy crawlies by eliminating their favorite hangouts
Radio interview source: Doug Ross, Entomologist, Bayer Animal Health
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Cockroaches have been around since the days of dinosaurs. If they get...
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Nightcrawlers and other exotic earthworm species can cause damage to the ecosystem.
Radio interview source: Bruce Snyder, Biology Instructor, Kansas State University
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It's easy to think earthworms are a...
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First, see if you can solve the problem without chemicals. If you can't, here are tips on safe pesticide use.
Fall and early winter are an effective time to use pesticides, but you can solve landscape problems without pesticides by choosing non-chemical alternatives, such as sanitation procedures and...
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A small worm with a monster appetite may be destroying your grasses. Detect and control the fall armyworm before your pasture becomes its feeding ground.
Radio interview source: Kathy Flanders, Extension Entomologist, Auburn University
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The fall armyworm feeds on foliage,...
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No wasps
To keep wasps and bees from building nests in the electrical boxes on your farm, put one livestock fly ear tag in each box. It will keep bugs away for about six months.
~JT...
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Chirping crickets are a hallmark of summer. They get in the house and sing too. Whether they're chirping in the bushes or under your bed, they're an interesting insect.
Radio interview source: Donald Lewis, Extension Entomologist, Iowa State University
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It's relaxing to sit on the porch on...
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Those ugly tree pests can be treated
Bagworms are among the most recognized tree and shrub pests. They may also be among the least well controlled.
The younger the larvae, the easier they are to control, explained Bob Bauernfeind, K-...
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Few of us ever come to terms with pest invasions, whether from insects or spiders! Most pests are harmless, or even beneficial as predators, but others can bite or produce foul odors.
The brown marmorated stink bug has become an increasing nuisance both as a plant pest and fall invader. This stink bug, not native to North America, was accidently introduced here. It has now...