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Controlling Millipedes In and Around Homes

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and management of millipedes in and around homes and other buildings.

Termites - Biology and Control

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

This publication discusses the biology, behavior, and control of termites.

Frequently Asked Questions About Head Lice

By: Sydney Crawley, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This factsheet will review common questions and answers about head lice.

Tips for Effective Ant Baiting

By: Patricia Alder, Michael Waldvogel, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.

Kudzu Bugs - A Nuisance and Agricultural Pest

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.

Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This publication discusses the biology and spread of fire ants and the various methods that can be used to control them.

Preparing Your House for Bedbug Treatments

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the steps to take before a pest management company arrives to treat your home for bedbugs.

Fungus Gnats Indoors

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Sydney Crawley, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note provides information on the identification and control of fungus gnats in the household.

Termites - Baiting Systems

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

This publication explains how termite baits work as an alternative to using conventional liquid treatments to the soil around a building.

Paper Wasp Swarming Around Structures

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Stephen Bambara, Christopher Hayes Entomology Insect Notes

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the behavior and control of paper wasps during times of swarming.

A Guide to House-Invading Ants and Their Control

By: Patricia Alder, Michael Waldvogel, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

Ants are probably the most common insect pests that invade our homes and become an extreme nuisance. Controlling ants can be difficult and frustrating at times but will more likely succeed if you have a basic understanding of ant behavior and some specific information about the particular ant species you have infesting your home.

Scorpions in North Carolina

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, John Vining, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This factsheet covers the type of scorpions found in North Carolina and measures to take to control them, both indoors and outdoors.

Carpenter Bees

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the biology and control of carpenter bees, which bore tunnels in wood with their strong jaws.

Drain Flies

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes how to identify and control drain flies, a common nuisance in and around homes and commercial buildings.

Biology and Control of Fleas

By: Christopher Hayes, Patricia Alder Biting and Stinging Pests

A factsheet discussing the basics of flea biology, health risks posed by fleas in North Carolina, signs of infestation, and recommended steps for prevention and control.

Tips on Selecting Pest Control Services

By: Sydney Crawley, Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes

Choosing a pest management professional can be overwhelming, especially when an online search provides an increasing number of options. In this publication, we will provide advice to help you select a reputable pest control company in the event that you should ever need one.

Biology and Control of Human Lice

By: Sydney Crawley, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Note discusses the biology and life cycle of human lice, as well as proper treatment strategies for the management of lice infestations.

Controlling Paper Wasps in and Around Structures

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Stephen Bambara, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes the behavior and control of paper wasps, which typically construct honeycomb-like cells under eaves and overhangs.

Bedbugs - Biology and Control

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Charles Apperson, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying bedbugs and how to control them in households.

Earwigs

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the household.

Booklice

By: Patricia Alder, Michael Waldvogel, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note contains information about booklice, a small household pest that feeds on fungi and mold but does not bite or transmit disease.

Silverfish and Firebrats

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology, behavior and management of silverfish infestations.

Termites - Preventing Problems in Existing Homes

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

This publication deals with measures you can take to help prevent problems with termites.

Springtails

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and control of springtails in the household.

Controlling Baldfaced Hornets and Yellowjackets in and Around Structures

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Stephen Bambara, Christopher Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes hornets and yellowjackets and how to control them around structures such as barns and houses.

Termites - Treating Houses with Wells, Cisterns or Foundation Drains

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

This publication discusses the potential dfficulties and options for treating termite-infested buildings that have wells, cisterns and/foundation drains.

Formosan Termites in North Carolina

By: Patricia Alder, Michael Waldvogel, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

The Formosan subterranean termite is considered to be one of the most destructive termite species in the world today. This publication discusses the biology and control of this pest.

Honey Bee Removal From Residential & Commercial Sites

By: Christopher Hayes, Patricia Alder Biting and Stinging Pests

This updated entomology factsheet expands upon the previous entomology insect note on questions around honey bee removal by providing expanded information on diagnosis and treatment options for both residential and commercial property owners.

HACCP in Your School

By: Angie Fraser, Benjamin Chapman, Audrey Kreske, Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder

This manual covers Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), a food safety plan for schools to reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness by handling food safely from the time it is received until the time it is served.