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Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles: Identifying and Controlling Fabric Pests

By: Sydney Crawley, Matt Bertone Household Pests

This publication describes common fabric pests, their habits, and what to do if you find an infestation of these pests and how to prevent damage.

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.

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.

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.

Common Pantry Pests and their Management

By: Sydney Crawley, Matt Bertone

Grain products and other foodstuffs kept in kitchen cabinets, pantries, or storage areas can arrive infested or become infested with insects and other arthropods. These food thieves are colloquially referred to as “pantry pests'' since they invade foods that are frequently stored in the pantry. Most human food products, and even pet or wild animal foods, are susceptible to damage by stored product pests. Beetles (Order: Coleoptera) and moths (Order: Lepidoptera) are the most important insect groups responsible for contamination of foodstuffs in the United States, so we will focus on these groups for this fact sheet.

Tips for Preventing the Spread of Bed Bugs

By: Sydney Crawley, Christopher C. Hayes Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note provides tips on preventing the spread of bedbugs.

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.

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.

Camel Crickets

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder | Entomology & Plant Pathology Alder, Christopher Hayes Household Pests

This Entomology Insect Note describes how to control camel crickets if they become an indoor pest.

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.

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.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)

By: Jim Walgenbach

Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.

Biology and Behavior of Eastern Subterranean Termites

By: Aram Mikaelyan, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

A publication covering the biology and behavior of the Eastern Subterranean termite.

Mosquito Control Around Homes and in Communities

By: Sydney Crawley Biting and Stinging Pests

This Entomology Insect Note addresses mosquito biology and how to control mosquitoes around homes and in communities.

Insect Repellent Products

By: Michael Waldvogel, Charles Apperson Biting and Stinging Pests

This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices that allegedly repel insects and ticks.

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.

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.