Pests in and around the Southern Home (SP486)

Urban Pests and Pest Management

P. G. Koehler and R. M. Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for General Public and Homeowner audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Using Pesticides Safely in and around the Southern Home

P. G. Koehler

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for Homeowner audience(s).

Insecticides Used in the Urban Environment: Mode of Action

S. M. Valles and P. G. Koehler

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

How to Buy Pest Control Services

Phil Koehler and Roberto Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Insect Identification Service

Lyle J. Buss

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Insect Identification Form

Lyle J. Buss

If you find an insect you can't identify, you are welcome to collect a specimen and send it to the UF/IFAS Insect Identification Lab. All specimens must be accompanied by the Insect Identification Lab's Sample Submission Form. This publication includes a fillable pdf of that form. Diagnosis of submitted samples costs $15 per sample, which can be paid via an enclosed check or money order made payable to the University of Florida, or via credit card or Google Pay. Payment is required before a diagnostic report can be provided. The Insect Identification Lab website, https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/InsectID/, provides more information.

Bed Bugs and Blood-Sucking Conenose

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, M. P. Lehnert, and J. Hertz

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Fleas

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and J. W. Diclaro II

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Head Lice

R. W. Baldwin, P. G. Koehler, J. W. Diclaro II, and F. M. Oi

Body Lice and Pubic Lice

C. W. Scherer, P. G. Koehler, and J. W. Diclaro II

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Mites That Attack Humans

P. G. Koehler and A. Chaskopoulou

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Chiggers

P. G. Koehler, F. M. Oi, and A. Chaskopoulou

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Mosquito-Borne Dog Heartworm Disease

J. K. Nayar and C. R. Connelly

Each year thousands of dogs become disabled or die from lung, heart, or circulatory problems caused by heartworm disease. Heartworm disease in dogs and related canines is caused by a filarial nematode (a large thread-like round worm), Dirofilaria immitis. The adult worms live in the right side of the heart in the right ventricle and adjacent blood vessels (pulmonary arteries). Because of their location, they are commonly called "dog heartworms."

Use and Application of Insect Repellents

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and R. A. Allen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Biting Flies

J. B. Pitzer, P. G. Koehler and J. W. Diclaro II

This document provides an overview of various biting flies in Florida, including no-see’ums, black flies, stable flies, horse flies, and deer flies. It details their life cycles, habitats, and the impact of their bites on humans and animals. The document also discusses control measures, such as environmental management, protective clothing, and the use of repellents and insecticides, to mitigate the nuisance and health risks posed by these pests. Publication date: April 1991

American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Arachnida: Ixodida: Ixodidae)

Wai-Han Chan and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Lyme Disease

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, J. F. Butler, and A. Chaskopoulou

Mange

P. G. Koehler and A. Chaskopoulou

Stinging or Venomous Insects and Related Pests

P. G. Koehler and J. W. Diclaro II

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Stinging and Venomous Caterpillars of the Southeast

Rebecca Perry and Adam Dale

Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

Choosing the Right Pest Control Operator for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide

M. K. O'Malley and J. D. Ellis

Cockroaches and Their Management

P. G. Koehler, B. E. Bayer, and D. Branscome

This document provides a comprehensive guide on managing cockroaches in and around homes in Florida. It covers the identification of common species, their life cycles, and habitats. The document emphasizes integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including prevention, sanitation, exclusion, and chemical control. It highlights the importance of eliminating water and food sources, sealing entry points, and using baits, sprays, and dusts effectively. The guide also stresses the need for proper pesticide use and safety precautions to ensure effective and sustainable cockroach control. Publication Date: January 1994.

Nuisance Nonbiting Flies Such as Filth-Breeding Flies

P. G. Koehler and J. W. Diclaro II

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Pantry and Stored Food Pests

P. G. Koehler and W.-H. Chan

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Ants

P. G. Koehler, R. J. Vazquez, and R. M. Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Florida Carpenter Ants

R. J. Vazquez, P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, J. Warner, and R. H. Scheffrahn

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Tawny Crazy Ant

S. K. Hill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, and P. G. Koehler

As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded 24 counties in Florida, parts of southeast Texas, and other areas of the southeastern U.S. The tawny crazy ant is considered a series pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses, attacks crops, domestic animals, honeybee hives, displaces native ant species, and disrupts electrical equipment. This fact sheet covers the tawny crazy ant’s distribution, description, colonies, feeding habits, and pest status and control.

Carpet Beetles

P. G. Koehler, R. J. Vazquez, and R. M. Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Clothes Moths

R. J. Vazquez, P. G. Koehler, and R. M. Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Household Casebearer, Phereoeca uterella (=dubitatrix) Walsingham (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Tineidae)

Juan A. Villanueva-Jimenez and Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Subterranean Termites

Wai-Han Chan, P. G. Koehler, and C. L. Tucker

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Drywood and Dampwood Termites

W. H. Chan, R. M. Pereira, and P. G. Koehler

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Powderpost Beetles and Other Wood-Infesting Insects

P. G. Koehler, F. M. Oi, and C. A. Andrews

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Pillbugs, Sowbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes, and Earwigs

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and R. A. Allen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Booklice and Silverfish

F. M. Oi, P. G. Koehler, D. Branscome, and B. E. Bayer

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Spiders

P. G. Koehler and C. A. Andrews

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Springtails

P. G. Koehler, M. L. Aparicio, and M. Pfiester

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public and Homeowner audience(s).

Crickets

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and B. E. Bayer

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Invisible Itches: Insect and Non-insect Causes

M. F. Potter and P. G. Koehler

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Lovebugs in Florida

J. Weston, D. E. Short, and M. Pfiester

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Rat and Mouse Control

P. G. Koehler and W. H. Kern Jr.

Control of Roof Rats in Fruit Trees

William H. Kern

Moles

William H. Kern, Jr.

The Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

Joseph M. Schaefer and Mark E. Hostetler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Animal Systems

Northern Raccoon

William H. Kern Jr.

Dealing with Iguanas in the South Florida Landscape

W. H. Kern, Jr.

Pigeons

William H. Kern