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
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
House-Invading Crickets
Reviewed
Carpenter Bees
Reviewed
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
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
Clover Mites
Revised
Chiggers
Reviewed
Wood-Boring Beetles
Reviewed
Elm Leaf Beetle
Revised
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
Subterranean Termites
Revised
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.
Carpenter Ants
Revised
Winged female
Ticks
Revised
Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.