European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae) by John L. Capinera

“…It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) – distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. …”
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New Sources of Southern Chinch Bug Resistance in St. Augustinegrass by Huangjun Lu, Ronald Cherry

“…The southern chinch bug, Blissus insularis Barber, is the plant’s most damaging insect pest. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Huangjun Lu and Ronald Cherry, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2014. …”
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A New Lycid Genus from the Dominican Amber (Insecta, Coleoptera, Lycidae, Leptolycinae, Leptolycini) by Sergey V. Kazantsev

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How to Use Nematac® S against Pest Mole Crickets in Pastures by Norman C. Leppla, J. Howard Frank, J. A. Graesch

“…Graesch, discusses the use of the proprietary formulation of insect-parasitic nematode Steinernema scapterisci for use against mole crickets, which can severely damage Florida pastures. …”
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Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Limes, Pummelo, and Kumquat by Mark A. Mossler, O. Norman Nesheim

“…Norman Nesheim, profiles lime, pummelo, and kumquat production in Florida, providing an overview of insect/mite, weed, disease, and nematode management. …”
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Exclusion Methods for Managing Greenhouse Vegetable Pests by Robert C. Hochmuth, Richard K. Sprenkel

“…Sprenkel, lists several insect pest exclusion techniques for greenhouse vegetable producers in Florida. …”
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Mites That Attack Humans by P.G. Koehler

“… This document provides an overview of mites that attack humans, including household, bird, insect, rodent, scabies, and house dust mites. It details their biology, life cycles, and the health issues they cause, such as skin irritation and dermatitis. …”
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How to Use Nematac® S against Pest Mole Crickets in Pastures by Norman C. Leppla, J. Howard Frank, J. A. Graesch

“…Graesch, discusses the use of the proprietary formulation of insect-parasitic nematode Steinernema scapterisci for use against mole crickets, which can severely damage Florida pastures. …”
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The Southern Pine Beetle Dendroctonus frontalis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Demian F. Gomez, Jiri Hulcr

“… The southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. …”
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The Persimmon Borer Sannina uroceriformis Walker, Pest of Persimmon by Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Mizell, describes a wood-boring insect pest of American persimmon, which is used as a root-stock for Oriental persimmon production. …”
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New Sources of Southern Chinch Bug Resistance in St. Augustinegrass by Huangjun Lu, Ronald Cherry

“…The southern chinch bug, Blissus insularis Barber, is the plant’s most damaging insect pest. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Huangjun Lu and Ronald Cherry, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2014. …”
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Integrated Strategies for Controlling Flower Thrips in Southern Highbush Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, H. Alejandro Arevalo

“…Flower thrips are among the most important insect pests that attack early-season blueberries. …”
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Pesticide Injection and Drenching by Frederick M. Fishel

“… Drenching and injection are two pesticide application methods that are particularly effective in controlling some of the most troublesome insect pests of ornamental landscape trees. This 4-page document describes the equipment and procedures you will need to carry out either of these methods. …”
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European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae) by John L. Capinera

“…It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) – distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. …”
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Summary of Peanut Insecticide Options for Florida by Henry E. Jowers, Richard K. Sprenkel

“… Management of insect pests of peanut in Florida occasionally requires the use of insecticides. …”
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Wasps and Bees by P.G. Koehler, J.L. Castner

“…It also includes detailed descriptions and images of each insect, their nests, and their interactions with humans. …”
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Banana Root Borer, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Robert E. Woodruff, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…Fasulo, describes this serious insect pest of bananas with distribution throughout the banana growing regions of the world.  …”
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Pests of Roses in Florida by Gary W. Knox, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Mizell, III, provides basic information for homeowners on minimizing rose pests through selection and care, describes major pests of roses, as well as other diseases, insect, mites, arthropods, and animals that are pests of roses. …”
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La Trypanosomiasis Americana - Mal de Chagas by Jorge Rey, Kevin Kobylinski, Roxanne Rutledge Connelly

“… ENY-726S, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, Kevin Kobylinski and Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, is the Spanish language version of 'Blood Feeding Insect Series: American Trypanosomiasis - Chagas Disease.' …”
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Mason Wasps of Florida, Zethus spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) by E. E. Grissell

“…It describes these wasps who make their nests in twigs and branches and old insect burrows in south Florida, their distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. …”
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