The following publications cover topics related to Urban Entomology. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Scorpions

Revised

Scorpions make up a small order of arthropods closely related to spiders. Visit our website to learn more about scorpions.

Millipedes and centipedes

New

Millipedes and centipedes are harmless but may enter homes seeking moisture. Learn how to manage them by reducing humidity and sealing entry points.

Sowbugs and pillbugs

Revised

Learn about sowbugs and pillbugs, their biology, habitats, and effective management strategies to prevent home infestations.

Spiders

Reviewed

Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.

Boxelder Bug

Reviewed

Richard Houseman
State entomology extension specialist

Bruce Barrett
State entomology extension specialist

Bees and Wasps

Reviewed

Learn to identify common bees and wasps in Missouri, understand their nesting habits, and get tips on managing their presence safely.

Silverfish and Firebrats

Reviewed

Richard M. Houseman
Division of Plant Sciences

House-Invading Crickets

Reviewed

Richard Houseman
Urban Entomology State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Carpenter Bees

Reviewed

Richard Houseman
Urban Entomology State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Fleas

Reviewed

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.

Springtails

Revised

Richard Houseman
Urban Entomology State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases

New

Ticks are vectors of disease in domestic and wild animals throughout the world. Visit our site to learn about Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases.

Mosquitoes

Reviewed

Reviewed by Richard M. Houseman
Associate Professor and Urban Entomology State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Clover Mites

Revised

Richard M. Houseman
Urban Entomology Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Chiggers

Reviewed

Revised by Richard M. Houseman
Division of Plant Sciences

Wood-Boring Beetles

Reviewed

Revised by Richard M. Houseman
Division of Plant Sciences

Elm Leaf Beetle

Revised

Revised by Bruce A. Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences

Household Flies

Reviewed

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Ants

Revised

Learn about common ants in Missouri, their nesting habits, and how to manage infestations in homes and outdoor spaces.

Insect Pests of Stored Products

Revised

Richard M. Houseman
Division of Plant Sciences-Entomology

Subterranean Termites

Revised

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Occasional Biting Pests

Revised

Learn about various insects and mites that occasionally bite humans, including bed bugs, bat bugs, bird and rodent mites, and their control methods.

Selecting a Professional Pest Control Service

New

Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy

Carpenter Ants

Revised

Richard M. Houseman
Department of Entomology

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Ticks

Revised

Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.

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