Household pests : publication
Richard M. HousemanState entomology extension specialist
Using bait stations to control rats and mice can be more effective and safe than using poison. Visit our website today to learn more.
Bees and wasps are some of the most feared of all insects. Visit our website to learn about the habits of bees and wasps.
Richard Houseman
State entomology extension specialist
Bruce Barrett
State entomology extension specialist
Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology State Specialist, Division of Plant SciencesCarpet beetles and clothes moths can cause serious damage to fabrics, furs and carpets, among other items. This publication describes the carpet beetle and clothes moth species most commonly found in Missouri homes.
Revised by Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Cockroaches are flat, quick-moving insects that are active at night. Visit our website today to learn more about cockroaches.
Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife Specialist
Norway rats are stocky burrowing rodents that were unintentionally introduced into North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these destructive pests are found in and around towns and farms throughout Missouri. This guide provides information…
There are about 30 species of fleas in Missouri and many pose a health risk to pets and humans. Visit our site today to learn more about fleas.
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
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Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences-Entomology
Reviewed by Mary KroeningDivision of Plant Sciences
Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist
Ron McNeely
Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife SpecialistRon McNeelyFormerly with Missouri Department of Conservation
Reviewed by Richard M. HousemanAssociate Professor and Urban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Bruce Barrett and Wayne BaileyDepartment of Entomology
Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe great variety of pesticides used in America's agricultural production system presents varying degrees of hazard. These products were made to alter life cycles of living pest organisms, and many of these products are dangerous to people if not…
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Scorpions make up a small order of arthropods closely related to spiders. Visit our website to learn more about scorpions.
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences
Few animals are more disliked or misunderstood than snakes. Visit our site for our Snakes: Information for Missouri Homeowners resource.
This entomology guide is developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
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Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.
Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture
Brad S. Freseburg
Division of Plant Sciences
Brad FresenburgCoordinator of Pesticide ProgramsMelissa May
Revised by Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences