Baldwin, Rebecca W

Specialist

Assistant professor and undergraduate coordinator, Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, 32611.
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Horned passalus, Odontotaenius disjunctus (Illiger) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Passalidae: Passalinae)

Christopher S. Bibbs, Amanda C. Hodges, and Rebecca W. Baldwin

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.

Head Lice

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

How to Make a Bed Bug Interceptor Trap out of Common Household Items

Benjamin A. Hottel, Rebecca W. Baldwin, Roberto M. Pereira, and Philip G. Koehler

Bed bugs have become an increasingly common pest problem throughout the United States. To discover whether bed bugs are present in a room or a piece of furniture, you can make interceptor traps out of commonly found household items and disposable plastic containers.

Florida Woods Cockroach (AKA Palmetto Bug) Eurycotis floridana (Walker)

Christopher S. Bibbs and Rebecca W. Baldwin

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.

Tawny Crazy Ant-Vaders

Stephanie Hill, Jodi Scott, Dawn Calibeo, and Rebecca Baldwin

Cómo hacer una trampa interceptora de chinches de cama de artículos comunes del hogar

Benjamin A. Hottel, Rebecca W. Baldwin, Roberto M. Pereira, y Philip G. Koehler

What is biting you?

E. E. Harlow, C. A. McNeill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, P. G. Koehler, and J. C. Medley

Why are you itchy? Identify the problem pest with this handy poster.

¿Qué te está picando?

E. E. Harlow, C. A. McNeill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, P. G. Koehler, y J. C. Medley

Pulgas, piojos, chinches, o garrapatas? Ponle atención a tu insecto para que sepas lo que es.

Confused Flour Beetle, Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val (Insecta: Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

Rebecca Baldwin and Thomas R. Fasulo

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.

Forensic Entomology

Erika Andersen and Russell Mizell with Jessica Kochert and Joy Jordan

Forensics is a hot topic, with many movies and popular television shows (such as “CSI”) introducing youth to the tools, processes, and critical thinking skills needed to solve various crimes. Within this world, insects have a growing presence. The field of forensic entomology focuses on the information that insects provide investigators about the time, location, and criminal negligence within a wide variety of criminal cases. This curriculum is a tool for teaching youth grades 6–8 about the contributions that insects make to the world of forensics. This three-week series of lesson activities is designed for use in after-school programs, summer day camps, and 4-H clubs. However, this package also includes the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for teachers within formal classroom settings.