Science News article adapted from the USDA highlighting the role of Bt crops in an age of overwhelming non-target damage evidence from pesticides. The conclusion is that Bt is by far the least harmful to non-target organisms.

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Science News article adapted from the USDA highlighting the role of Bt crops in an age of overwhelming non-target damage evidence from pesticides. The conclusion is that Bt is by far the least harmful to non-target organisms.

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A guide to identification of scale insects found primarily on citrus fruit, but also on many other ornamental plants. Names, descriptions, and photographs aid in the identification. Also discussed are control methods and biocontrol at work on the insects.

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A guide to identification of scale insects found primarily on citrus fruit, but also on many other ornamental plants. Names, descriptions, and photographs aid in the identification. Also discussed are control methods and biocontrol at work on the insects.

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This web site features an online publication (ca. 40 pages) detailing the history of forest entomology, from 1901 to 1982, in the area from the Northern Rocky Mountains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Malcolm Furniss provides a concise history, supplemented with fine black-and-white photographs of forestry laboratories, pest outbreaks, and some of the characters who contributed to forest entomology in this area. Several retired employees provide personal reflections on their employment with the forestry laboratories from 1951 to 2005. This is a great resource for educators interested in the history of forest entomology and its local flavor. It is downloadable as a PDF.

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Information on the distribution, description, life cycle, damage, and biological control of all the mole crickets in the U.S. Includes graphical identification key and four tutorials that teach the concepts of mole cricket control through chemical and biological means. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser. The material is easy to navigate and accurate. This is an outstanding resource.

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Details about some common stingers of the order Hymenoptera, some descriptions and behavior assays of several commonly encountered members of this order, and information on what to do if someone sensitive is stung. Links for more information are available.

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Details about some common stingers of the order Hymenoptera, some descriptions and behavior assays of several commonly encountered members of this order, and information on what to do if someone sensitive is stung. Links for more information are available.

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A VectorBase sub-page depicting the world's anopheline filariasis vectors by region as given by Service (1993) Mosquitoes (Culicidae) in: Medical Insects and Arachnids.

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A VectorBase sub-page depicting the world's anopheline filariasis vectors by region as given by Service (1993) Mosquitoes (Culicidae) in: Medical Insects and Arachnids.

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Video shows an adult female Asian longhorn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) with characteristic antennae waving. Video also shows the beetle spreading its elytra and flying.

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This public service announcement featuring John Walsh of America's Most Wanted is designed to raise awareness of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. The sound quality and lighting are good. The compression of the video makes the visuals less useable for some purposes.

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A Cornell biocontrol page about pathogenic viruses infecting arthropoda. The site includes a very nice table of commercially available virus and it's application/target insect.

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A Cornell biocontrol page about pathogenic viruses infecting arthropoda. The site includes a very nice table of commercially available virus and it's application/target insect.

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This is a clear, well composed video clip of bagworm bags on cypress and of bagworm feeding behavior. There is no audio, leaving narration up to the end user.

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Bed bugs and relatives that bite birds and bats are represented here in description and illustration. Life history information, as well as control strategies are provided.

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Bed bugs and relatives that bite birds and bats are represented here in description and illustration. Life history information, as well as control strategies are provided.

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Informative extension HTML and PDF about bedbugs. How to recognize their signs, search for them, and control. Many excellent photos accompany the clearly written text.

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Informative extension HTML and PDF about bedbugs. How to recognize their signs, search for them, and control. Many excellent photos accompany the clearly written text.

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A bed bug fact sheet detailing biology, life history, typical behavior, and control of the infamous, and on the rise, bed bug. One excellent tip is to be very suspect of "street furniture" usually available at the end of academic years.

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A bed bug fact sheet detailing biology, life history, typical behavior, and control of the infamous, and on the rise, bed bug. One excellent tip is to be very suspect of "street furniture" usually available at the end of academic years.

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A collection of online publications dealing with pests of honey bees, from Varroa Mite, to Wax moth control, chalkbrood to bears lots of information for the bee-keeper here. HTML and PDF files available.

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A collection of online publications dealing with pests of honey bees, from Varroa Mite, to Wax moth control, chalkbrood to bears lots of information for the bee-keeper here. HTML and PDF files available.

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The caterpillar of the beet armyworm is shown in full body view as well as closeup footage of the caterpillar eating. Since there is no sound track, narration is left up to the instructor.

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Tutorials on insect predators that feed on insect and mite pests. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers brown lacewings, ambush bugs, dragonflies, damselflies, paper wasps, earwigs, long-legged flies, predaceous mites, damsel bugs, minute pirate bug, tiger beetles, tachnid flies, parasitic nematodes, entomopathogenic fungi and viruses. Requires Windows. SOme illustrations may be most apporopriate for the southern U.S. A couple of the questions have rather arbitrary answers; in general, the tutorials are well constructed and the information is accurate. Requires Windows operating system; program must be downloaded to the comptuer's hard drive, but once loaded is easy to launch and use. $15. Part number SW 154.

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Tutorials on insect predators that feed on insect and mite pests. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers lady beetles, mantids, lacewings, stink bugs, robber flies, assassin bugs, syrphid flies, spiders, ground beetles, big-eyed bugs and wasps. Some illusstrations are most appropriate for the southern U.S. Information is accurate. Requires Windows; program must be downloaded to hard -drive before use, but once loaded is intuitive. $15.

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More than 3,700 references to world literature on pink bollworm. Bibliography is searchable online or downloadable for Microsoft Word, ProCite, or in plain text. The Word document is over 200 printed pages. An outstanding, comprehensive bibliography.

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More than 7,000 references to world literature on sweetpotato whitefly and silverleaf whitefly. Bibliography is searchable online or downloadable for Microsoft Word, ProCite, or in plain text. The Word document is over 500 printed pages. An outstanding, comprehensive bibiliography; hopefully, the authors will continue to updat the resource on an annual basis.

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Bibliographic references to the almond moth (known outside of North America as the cocoa moth or tropical warehouse moth). This moth is a pest of stored foods such as grain, nuts, and dried fruit. Includes references from 1883 (when the moth was described) to 1981. There are 626 references in this bibliography. It is somewhat dated (although a revision through 1995 is being prepared), but is an extremely comprhensive collection of references up to 1981. This resource will probably be of little use to undergraduate students but of significant value to graduate students working in stored product entomology.

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An entomological glossary from Cornell University. While it's far from comprehensive, it covers some commonly used language in entomology, and especially biological control. This is a useful glossary; a more extensive definition of some terms, notably Bt, would be desirable. Fungi are no longer considered plants.

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An entomological glossary from Cornell University. While it's far from comprehensive, it covers some commonly used language in entomology, and especially biological control. This is a useful glossary; a more extensive definition of some terms, notably Bt, would be desirable. Fungi are no longer considered plants.

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An entomological glossary from Cornell University. While it's far from comprehensive, it covers some commonly used language in entomology, and especially biological control. This is a useful glossary; a more extensive definition of some terms, notably Bt, would be desirable. Fungi are no longer considered plants.

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Demonstrates fire ant invasion of the southern United States and two biological control approaches: decapitating flies and disease. Upbeat music and corny graphics may make it similar to DDT videos of yesteryear, but it is valuable to quickly demonstrate the problem to students. The video appears to overstate the potential impact of these biological control agents but is a good, and fairly entertaining, introduction to the topic of biocontrol for the RIA. It will be importantant to use this video in the propoer context.

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An introduction to integrated pest management and biological control concepts, organisms, and practices. Information on specific natural enemies. The guide provides accurate information on a range of natural enemies. While not completely comprehensive, the organisms which are treated are comprehensively described. Each organism is treated on a sperate webpage with information on lifecycle, host range, etc. No special needs are required to use this resource.

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The page is divided into four sections on: Parasitoids, Predators, Pathogens, and Weed Feeders (herbivores). Each sub page lists a variety of the better known examples, which when clicked on, reveal photographs and details on life history, hosts, development and distribution.

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The page is divided into four sections on: Parasitoids, Predators, Pathogens, and Weed Feeders (herbivores). Each sub page lists a variety of the better known examples, which when clicked on, reveal photographs and details on life history, hosts, development and distribution.

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Information about the common annoyance pest the Black Fly. The flies life cycle and control strategy are covered. While the information is specific to Los Angeles California, the same strategies are effective elsewhere. Personal protection information is also offered and is universally effective.

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Information about the common annoyance pest the Black Fly. The flies life cycle and control strategy are covered. While the information is specific to Los Angeles California, the same strategies are effective elsewhere. Personal protection information is also offered and is universally effective.

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A thorough resource about this annoying biting fly, including distribution, life cycle, damage caused, management, and some selected references. Several images are included, and personal recommendations for avoiding them. There is also a link to general biting fly management.

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A thorough resource about this annoying biting fly, including distribution, life cycle, damage caused, management, and some selected references. Several images are included, and personal recommendations for avoiding them. There is also a link to general biting fly management.

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Tutorials on filth flies and insects which bite humans. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers Asian tiger mosquito, black salt marsh mosquito, stable fly, horse flies, deer flies, sand flies, head louse, public louse, bed bug, bloodsucking conenose, house fly, greenbottle flies, bluebottle flies, secondary screwworm fly, vinegar flies, flesh flies, moth flies, eye gnats, humpbacked flies and soldier flies. Requires Windows, and the tutorials must be installed on the computer's hard drive prior to use. Once installed and launched, the tutorials are intuitive to use. Illustrations incorporated into the questions are of high quality and approporiate to the point being illustrated. Some of the illustrated species are of regional significance (southeastern U.S.) and thus may not apply to other geograhic areas. Program includes a tool for recording student performance. These tutorials will be most useful to those particpating in coursework leading to pest management careers, those in general economic entomology courses, and perhaps to students in medical/veterinary courses. $15. Part number SW 156.

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Interactive predictive model uses years of past weather data and a model of the European corn borer's life cycle under different temperatures to calculate the net benefit of planting Bt corn versus non-Bt corn in a certain geographic area. Great data visualization. Requires Flash. This is an excellent tool incorporating a large volume of data. The tool should be quite useful for IPM classes.

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Excellent photographic resource for identifying immature Lepidoptera of eastern forests of the U.S. and Canada arranged by family. Each photo includes a text description as well as a list of host plants. Other sections include photography tips, and species list.

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Excellent photographic resource for identifying immature Lepidoptera of eastern forests of the U.S. and Canada arranged by family. Each photo includes a text description as well as a list of host plants. Other sections include photography tips, and species list.

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Biting mite information in HTML and PDF format, including images of the tiny blood suckers as well as typical bite sign. A section devoted to protection products is included, as well as biology, and habitat information.

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Biting mite information in HTML and PDF format, including images of the tiny blood suckers as well as typical bite sign. A section devoted to protection products is included, as well as biology, and habitat information.

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An online cockroach control manual from Lincoln Nebraska Pesticide Education Resources. Chapters include biology, locating problem areas, insecticide basics, and application. There are also good diagnostics for pest species.

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An online cockroach control manual from Lincoln Nebraska Pesticide Education Resources. Chapters include biology, locating problem areas, insecticide basics, and application. There are also good diagnostics for pest species.

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Chapters 5-10 of a World Health Organization PDF on medical pests of importance in PDF format. Chatpers 5,6 cover Cockroaches and House flies respectively, remaining chapters go on to discuss guinea worm, fresh water snails, and proper pesticide application. These are extremely thorough control strategy texts with a great deal of information.

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Chapters 5-10 of a World Health Organization PDF on medical pests of importance in PDF format. Chatpers 5,6 cover Cockroaches and House flies respectively, remaining chapters go on to discuss guinea worm, fresh water snails, and proper pesticide application. These are extremely thorough control strategy texts with a great deal of information.

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A very nicely illustrated key to 46 flea beetles regularly found in North Dakota. The key is a lucid style key, and the images are carefully produced. A beautiful photo gallery and list of common flea beetles is also included.

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A very nicely illustrated key to 46 flea beetles regularly found in North Dakota. The key is a lucid style key, and the images are carefully produced. A beautiful photo gallery and list of common flea beetles is also included.

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The homepage of general entomology as taught by Dr. Bryan Danforth. Lecture topics are listed and most have PDF files of handouts or Power Points of the lectures attached for download. The focus of these lectures is on understanding insects, their form and function, life histories, and importance to our lives, health, and economy. A link to other entomology courses at Cornell is also provided.

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The homepage of general entomology as taught by Dr. Bryan Danforth. Lecture topics are listed and most have PDF files of handouts or Power Points of the lectures attached for download. The focus of these lectures is on understanding insects, their form and function, life histories, and importance to our lives, health, and economy. A link to other entomology courses at Cornell is also provided.

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Natural selection simulation. Plants and animals (insects) go through generations according to parameters entered by the user. Pesticide and herbicide applications can be made, though resistance is not simulated. New species with characteristics like metabolism rate, density, and chance of procreation can be created. Good for understanding population effects. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Simulation is not available for Windows.

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A World Health Organization page devoted to the control of dengue. Many excellent informative PDF files are available from this page dealing with vector control, as well as recognition of symptoms, and treatment of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Estimated numbers of at risk people are staggering. A powerful resource for teaching the importance of vector borne diseases.

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A World Health Organization page devoted to the control of dengue. Many excellent informative PDF files are available from this page dealing with vector control, as well as recognition of symptoms, and treatment of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Estimated numbers of at risk people are staggering. A powerful resource for teaching the importance of vector borne diseases.

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This PDF created by the Entomological Society of America is a general brochure designed to advise students on where to go and how to prepare for a career in entomology. It highlights some of the major disciplines within entomology including forensics, conservation, and medical veterinary.

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This PDF created by the Entomological Society of America is a general brochure designed to advise students on where to go and how to prepare for a career in entomology. It highlights some of the major disciplines within entomology including forensics, conservation, and medical veterinary.

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Texas A & M University general entomology page that has frequently asked questions and links to fact sheets about fire ants, honeybees, termites, and more. There is also considerable information about vegetable IPM, and management of other pests. Links to extension sites in other states, insect identification resources, and a picture gallery round out the site.

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Tutorials on wood-destroying pest insects. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers identification, life cycle, biology, damage and colony structure of the Eastern subterranean termite as well as covering powderpost beetles, old house borer, termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. Requires Windows, and the tutorials must first be installed on the computer's hard drive. Once installed and launched, the tutorials are intuitive to use. These tutorials will be most valuable to those studying structural pest management in pest management professional prepratory classes and perhaps in general economic entomology classes. $15. Part number SW 158.

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A search enabled relational database focusing on pathogens of insects including non-viral, viral, and nematodes, for purposes of insect control. This page does not include information about Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). (shows 2002 as last update)

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A search enabled relational database focusing on pathogens of insects including non-viral, viral, and nematodes, for purposes of insect control. This page does not include information about Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). (shows 2002 as last update)

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This is a set of twelve lesson plans in PDF format (they are also combined in one 76 page document) aimed at educating elementary school students about integrated pest management. Lessons deal with invertebrate as well as vertebrate pests, and emphasize ecological roles played by these creatures. Topics covered include insect morphology, life cycles, and pathogens. Lessons are well thought-out and organized. Emphasis on school pest management makes these exercises practical.

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This is a set of twelve lesson plans in PDF format (they are also combined in one 76 page document) aimed at educating elementary school students about integrated pest management. Lessons deal with invertebrate as well as vertebrate pests, and emphasize ecological roles played by these creatures. Topics covered include insect morphology, life cycles, and pathogens. Lessons are well thought-out and organized. Emphasis on school pest management makes these exercises practical.

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The ESA website for professional and amateur entomologists alike. Provides peer reviewed publications, publishes the popular American Entomologist magazine, and handles all the registration for the various regional and national meetings of entomologists across the country. This is a valuable resource for student and professional alike.

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The ESA website for professional and amateur entomologists alike. Provides peer reviewed publications, publishes the popular American Entomologist magazine, and handles all the registration for the various regional and national meetings of entomologists across the country. This is a valuable resource for student and professional alike.

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With almost 5000 entries this compendium of common names of Australian insects is one of the most thorough identification tools available online. Most of the pages include images and ranges as well as descriptions of the taxon.

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With almost 5000 entries this compendium of common names of Australian insects is one of the most thorough identification tools available online. Most of the pages include images and ranges as well as descriptions of the taxon.

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An A-Z listing of a wide variety of entomology based resources. Many university departments, Insect control facilities, and museums are represented here, as well as outlets for gathering collecting and curating gear. Other lings take you to Usenet Newsgroups, and List servers.

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An A-Z listing of a wide variety of entomology based resources. Many university departments, Insect control facilities, and museums are represented here, as well as outlets for gathering collecting and curating gear. Other lings take you to Usenet Newsgroups, and List servers.

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This web site provides various modules on exotic species, including both plants and animals, in North American ecosystems. The site includes methods of introduction; case studies of the Asian tiger mosquito, gypsy moth, and multicolored ladybeetle; a nice discussion of diverse ethics issues; and quizzes. It also includes a glossary of more than 75 terms related to invasive species biology; a multimedia player is required to hear pronunciations of the terms. Undergraduate students will find the site useful as an introduction to exotic species biology, although it is designed particularly as a learning and teaching tool for pre-college students.

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For each insect, the following information is presented: host plant, photographs, damage information, life cycle, and management recommendations. This is an excellent collection of tree pests, and the species accounts are accurate, well-laid out, informative, and well illustrated. However, in the table of contents, white pine aphid and white pine weevil are mis-placed under "sawflies," and the heading for "Honeylocust Insect Pests" and the link for "Honeylocust Plant Bug" are transposed.

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A guide to stinging and biting invertebrates (prominently featuring insects and other arthropods) of the world. This guide is not meant for public dissemination nor sale, and was created primarily for military use. Types of interactions include envenomation, myiasis, urtication, allergic reactions as well as delusory parasitosis. The guide provides a good synopsis of most of the medically important insects and associated arthropods.

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A guide to stinging and biting invertebrates (prominently featuring insects and other arthropods) of the world. This guide is not meant for public dissemination nor sale, and was created primarily for military use. Types of interactions include envenomation, myiasis, urtication, allergic reactions as well as delusory parasitosis. The guide provides a good synopsis of most of the medically important insects and associated arthropods.

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A military manual devoted to the control of nuisance flies in latrine and other conditions. Flies and associated disease problems are discussed, as well as proper latrine construction, surveying techniques, and insect trapping. A bit of historical background is given as well as a very nice list of references.

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A military manual devoted to the control of nuisance flies in latrine and other conditions. Flies and associated disease problems are discussed, as well as proper latrine construction, surveying techniques, and insect trapping. A bit of historical background is given as well as a very nice list of references.

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Control of filth flies in field military situations detailing latrine building and health aspects of fly control. This publication covers some history, disease transmission, biology and behavior. Many Musca as well as stable flies, and other blow flies are covered.

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Control of filth flies in field military situations detailing latrine building and health aspects of fly control. This publication covers some history, disease transmission, biology and behavior. Many Musca as well as stable flies, and other blow flies are covered.

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Excellent summary of how the decapitating fly works as a biological control measure against fire ants. Unhurried pace with great supporting video. Good choice for introducing students to the idea of biological control. Video quality is extremely high and the depiction of the complete lifecycle of the fly is valuable.

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Excellent summary of how Thelohania fire ant disease works as a biological control measure against fire ants. Unhurried pace with great supporting video and graphics. Good choice for introducing students to the idea of biological control. Video quality is excellent. This video should probably be used in conjunction with the other two fire ant biocontrol videos produced by the same workers.

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Biology, and management of fleas that annoy humans and pets. Includes images of immatures, and cocoons. A quality section on available control products is also included. This page is also available as a PDF.

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Biology, and management of fleas that annoy humans and pets. Includes images of immatures, and cocoons. A quality section on available control products is also included. This page is also available as a PDF.

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A Colorado State extension fact sheet site dedicated to fleas, the main species and their hosts, and how fleas are important for the transmission of plague. There are control and managemet strategies suggested for fleas, and a discussion of current plague (Yersenia pestis) issues with domestic animals and wildlife. The fact sheet can be downloaded and printed.

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A Colorado State extension fact sheet site dedicated to fleas, the main species and their hosts, and how fleas are important for the transmission of plague. There are control and managemet strategies suggested for fleas, and a discussion of current plague (Yersenia pestis) issues with domestic animals and wildlife. The fact sheet can be downloaded and printed.

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Tutorials on biting arthropods (fleas and ticks) and stinging insects. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. First tutorial covers adult cat flea, flea eggs and feces, flea larva, flea cocoons, American dog tick, brown dog tick, Gulf coast tick, lone star tick, blacklegged tick, and relapsing fever tick. Second tutorial covers bumble and honey bees, cicada killers, mud daubers and paper wasps, and yellowjackets. Requires Windows. Easy to use once loaded on computer. Some species depicted found only in Deep South. $15. Part number SW 159.

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A discussion of the surprising number of heat-shock proteins active in hibernating insects that help aid their survival in extreme conditions. The possibility of removing genes responsible for coding these proteins may help in controlling some persistent pest species that overwinter.

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A discussion of the surprising number of heat-shock proteins active in hibernating insects that help aid their survival in extreme conditions. The possibility of removing genes responsible for coding these proteins may help in controlling some persistent pest species that overwinter.

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A World Health Organization PDF file detailing modern safe use of DDT for controlling insect vectors, especially of malaria. Document covers historical and current applications.

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A World Health Organization PDF file detailing modern safe use of DDT for controlling insect vectors, especially of malaria. Document covers historical and current applications.

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Twenty photographs of insect induced plant growth; galls. Oak, maple, apple, and goldenrod examples are offered as well as others in large photos with the insect culprit.

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Twenty photographs of insect induced plant growth; galls. Oak, maple, apple, and goldenrod examples are offered as well as others in large photos with the insect culprit.

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A ten module online entomology course highlighting importance of insects, taxonomy, anatomy, growth and development, internal anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and IPM. Each module includes learning objectives, well illustrated reading material, lab information, review and quiz materials, and audio slide shows. This is probably the finest online entomology course available to date.

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A ten module online entomology course highlighting importance of insects, taxonomy, anatomy, growth and development, internal anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and IPM. Each module includes learning objectives, well illustrated reading material, lab information, review and quiz materials, and audio slide shows. This is probably the finest online entomology course available to date.

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Definitions of terms commonly used when discussing biological control, a type of insect management. These definitions are tailored to a lay or general audience.

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Thoroughly informative database of grasshopper information, with general taxonomy, morphology, and lucid keys to grasshoppers of Western North American interest. IPM strategies are also highlighted.

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Thoroughly informative database of grasshopper information, with general taxonomy, morphology, and lucid keys to grasshoppers of Western North American interest. IPM strategies are also highlighted.

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A US Forest Service datasheet with links to photos, contacts to experts, control methods, natural enemies, distribution, and more.

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A US Forest Service datasheet with links to photos, contacts to experts, control methods, natural enemies, distribution, and more.

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A Virginia Tech. page devoted to identification of household insect pest immatures. Eight illustrated categories allow the user to match their pest to a likely species. This is just one of several pages devoted to insect identification.

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A Virginia Tech. page devoted to identification of household insect pest immatures. Eight illustrated categories allow the user to match their pest to a likely species. This is just one of several pages devoted to insect identification.

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Images of common midwestern insects, arranged by common category (e.g., agricultural crops, stored products) and by insect order. Though the gallery is not complete the quality of the images is high. This gallery is limited in extent, but the images are of uniformly very high quality. The identifications are accurate and several illustrate rarely captured behaviors or stages. Continued development of the gallery is encouraged!

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About fifty pest and beneficial insects and arthropods are pictured and described on these pages. Most of the images are full color with excellent behavior and control information. Insects are categorized into foliage feeders, root feeders, sucking insects, and beneficial insects.

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About fifty pest and beneficial insects and arthropods are pictured and described on these pages. Most of the images are full color with excellent behavior and control information. Insects are categorized into foliage feeders, root feeders, sucking insects, and beneficial insects.

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A 2001 Natural History article detailing the finding that the London Underground harbored a variety of the above ground, daytime inhabiting Culex pipiens dubbed 'molestus'. Along with the obvious differences in behavior (Culex pipiens is generally a bird biter, but without underground birds the molestus variety has been voraciously biting people) geneticists have been able to use molecular techniques to differentiate, and suggest novel evolution for the two groups.

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A 2001 Natural History article detailing the finding that the London Underground harbored a variety of the above ground, daytime inhabiting Culex pipiens dubbed 'molestus'. Along with the obvious differences in behavior (Culex pipiens is generally a bird biter, but without underground birds the molestus variety has been voraciously biting people) geneticists have been able to use molecular techniques to differentiate, and suggest novel evolution for the two groups.

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Tutorials on pests of ornamentals. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers spider mites, broad mites, thrips, lace bugs, mealybugs, aphids and whiteflies. Requires Windows. $15. Tutorials are easy to use once loaded on the hard drive. Images are of high quality. Part number SW 162.

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A Cornell University page including a PDF file of a Power Point lecture dealing with medical entomology. This lecture mainly details the importance of mosquitoes and lice, covering historical and well as current health issues, morphology, and life history. Links to many other to entomology topics are included on the page.

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A Cornell University page including a PDF file of a Power Point lecture dealing with medical entomology. This lecture mainly details the importance of mosquitoes and lice, covering historical and well as current health issues, morphology, and life history. Links to many other to entomology topics are included on the page.

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Four orders of insects (Hemiptera, Phthiraptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera) are covered detailing vector species along with their pathogens of human importance. Links to pathogens as well as vectors are highlighted (some of these are CDC, and WHO).

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Four orders of insects (Hemiptera, Phthiraptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera) are covered detailing vector species along with their pathogens of human importance. Links to pathogens as well as vectors are highlighted (some of these are CDC, and WHO).

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A database portal including dozens of links to relevant entomological sites. These resources include species information, research, insect control, communication, pictures, a comprehensive list of schools, conservation, identification, expertise, cooking and collecting. As of this writing some links are not functioning. Published by Pedagonet.com, a learning resource center.

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A database portal including dozens of links to relevant entomological sites. These resources include species information, research, insect control, communication, pictures, a comprehensive list of schools, conservation, identification, expertise, cooking and collecting. As of this writing some links are not functioning. Published by Pedagonet.com, a learning resource center.

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A short article discussing the various ways in which insecticides operate to kill insects. Groups covered include IGRs, cuticle production inhibitors, nervous system poisoners, water balance disrupters, and more. Included is a table of common insecticides with their modes of action.

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A short article discussing the various ways in which insecticides operate to kill insects. Groups covered include IGRs, cuticle production inhibitors, nervous system poisoners, water balance disrupters, and more. Included is a table of common insecticides with their modes of action.

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A summary of insects of medical importance to humans along with the pathogens of interest. The page features good descriptions of plague, malaria, dengue, and others. Medical entomology terms are defined, some historical significance provided along with control measures. This is an excellent introductory resource.

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A summary of insects of medical importance to humans along with the pathogens of interest. The page features good descriptions of plague, malaria, dengue, and others. Medical entomology terms are defined, some historical significance provided along with control measures. This is an excellent introductory resource.

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IPM lesson plans are divided into sections devoted to elementary school ages, middle school, and finally high school level. Topics range from recognizing arthropods and insects, to observing butterflies in the field, to understanding ecosystems, and pesticide regulations. As of this writing a few of the links to PDFs are not operating, but seem to direct to other university websites. The plans for the high school exercises are probably of most utility at the university level. The exercises are well designed; however, some of the activities relying on government web-sites may be cumbersome.

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IPM lesson plans are divided into sections devoted to elementary school ages, middle school, and finally high school level. Topics range from recognizing arthropods and insects, to observing butterflies in the field, to understanding ecosystems, and pesticide regulations. As of this writing a few of the links to PDFs are not operating, but seem to direct to other university websites. The plans for the high school exercises are probably of most utility at the university level. The exercises are well designed; however, some of the activities relying on government web-sites may be cumbersome.

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A primer on ticks and tick borne illness in the U.S. Links take you to discussions about Lyme, Babesiosis, and several Rickettsias as well as others. Tick life-cycle, and habits are described. A good summary of tick bite preventative behaviors is also included.

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A primer on ticks and tick borne illness in the U.S. Links take you to discussions about Lyme, Babesiosis, and several Rickettsias as well as others. Tick life-cycle, and habits are described. A good summary of tick bite preventative behaviors is also included.

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Information needed to help identify and control invasive species. Specifically, each species listed has an accompanying photo, information concerning identification, biology, control and management resources. This is an outstanding resource.

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Targeted to homeowners, although it is a great introduction for all students and educators wanting to learn more about integrated pest management. Objectively written. The links to extension offices all go to Georgia Extension.

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A short lucid key to 8 common household ant species with control strategies. The information presented is accurate and the key easy to use; ancillary pages are also useful. The key may present difficulties if other ant species are encountered or in other parts of the U.S.

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A short lucid key to 8 common household ant species with control strategies. The information presented is accurate and the key easy to use; ancillary pages are also useful. The key may present difficulties if other ant species are encountered or in other parts of the U.S.

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This site is an information resource about urban entomology. It provides unbiased information for solving common insect and mite problems around home, business, and landscape using least-toxic methods. There is a great deal of useful information and many links to additional informative, interesting, and entertaining resources. However, the site does include many links to commercial sites and advertisements.

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A short HTML (also available as a PDF) page devoted to the so-called "love bug" or March fly, including history, pest issues, and biology.

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A short HTML (also available as a PDF) page devoted to the so-called "love bug" or March fly, including history, pest issues, and biology.

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Fact sheet in PDF or HTML about the tick vectored bacterial infection known as Lyme disease. The sheet includes symptoms, treatment, prevention, as well as some links and references.

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Fact sheet in PDF or HTML about the tick vectored bacterial infection known as Lyme disease. The sheet includes symptoms, treatment, prevention, as well as some links and references.

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A comprehensive listing of arthropod pests arranged and searchable by commodity type. The listing includes pests of small fruits, ornamental plants, flowers, forests, corn, tobacco, turf, peanuts, cotton, and much more. Pests are listed by common and species name with life history data, images, and control strategies.

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A comprehensive listing of arthropod pests arranged and searchable by commodity type. The listing includes pests of small fruits, ornamental plants, flowers, forests, corn, tobacco, turf, peanuts, cotton, and much more. Pests are listed by common and species name with life history data, images, and control strategies.

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A sub-page of the extremely informative VectorBase. This is a worldwide listing of malaria vectors divided into 12 geographic regions following the 1957 classic The Epidemiology and Control of Malaria by MacDonald.

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A sub-page of the extremely informative VectorBase. This is a worldwide listing of malaria vectors divided into 12 geographic regions following the 1957 classic The Epidemiology and Control of Malaria by MacDonald.

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A good resource site from Cornell's Entomology Department covering the biology and management of mosquitoes. This site is designed primarily for homeowners but there is some good, concise information for all interested in control of mosquitoes. Sections are clearly laid out with practical advice on what works and what does not in mosquito control including control of larvae, adults and personal protection from mosquitoes. A good reference list is provided at the end for anyone wishing to read more on mosquitoes. This is an excellent general mosquito reference with good, science-based recommendations. There are a few minor typographical errors that should be corrected.

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This tutorial is part of a series of entomological tutorials and covers the general biology and ecology of mosquitoes. The tutorial has 100 questions (50 in each of 2 tutorials); incorrect answers lead to additional information describing the correct answers. Covers all mosquito genera and their habitats, identification, life cycle, biology, and economic importance. Requires Windows. MAC is not supported. The cost for the tutorial CD is $15.

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A chapter from a 1997 World Health Organization publication on medical and veterinary Entomology. The text is extremely thorough and illustrated with line drawings. The vectors of malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis, onchocerciasis, dengue, yellow fever and other diseases are covered here.

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A chapter from a 1997 World Health Organization publication on medical and veterinary Entomology. The text is extremely thorough and illustrated with line drawings. The vectors of malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis, onchocerciasis, dengue, yellow fever and other diseases are covered here.

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Tutorials on houshold pests. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers booklice, plaster beetles, centipedes, millipedes, amphipods, earwigs, pillbugs, sowbugs, fungus gnats, springtails, silverfish, scorpions, thrips, crickets and plaster bagworm. Requires Windows. $15. Easy to use once loaded on hard drive. Some of the pests depicted are largely restricted to the Deep South. Part number SW 161.

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Entomogenous nematodes are covered here on a short general page that includes several links, one of which is to a PDF with more extensive bio-control with nematodes information. Nine families of nematodes are mentioned which include species that sterilize, alter behavior, or simply kill the insect host.

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Entomogenous nematodes are covered here on a short general page that includes several links, one of which is to a PDF with more extensive bio-control with nematodes information. Nine families of nematodes are mentioned which include species that sterilize, alter behavior, or simply kill the insect host.

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How common insecticides create their toxic effects. The parts of the nervous system involved in neurotoxicity are explained. Requires Flash. Demo version is of one scene (Imidacloprid action).

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The website of NABS an international scientific community for the better understanding of organisms living on the bottoms of lakes and streams. Home of the journal of the North American Benthological Society. Links to annual meetings, education and outreach, jobs for students and postdocs are also accessible from this page.

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The website of NABS an international scientific community for the better understanding of organisms living on the bottoms of lakes and streams. Home of the journal of the North American Benthological Society. Links to annual meetings, education and outreach, jobs for students and postdocs are also accessible from this page.

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An engaging National Wildlife article about insect evolution spotlighting some of the more unusual and bizarre insects from caves to islands isolation pushes speciation and provides hypotheses to difficult questions. Highlighted here are some of the more fantastic of these unusual insects, predatory caterpillars, and blind cave crickets. The article also ponders the destructive potential of invasive species.

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An engaging National Wildlife article about insect evolution spotlighting some of the more unusual and bizarre insects from caves to islands isolation pushes speciation and provides hypotheses to difficult questions. Highlighted here are some of the more fantastic of these unusual insects, predatory caterpillars, and blind cave crickets. The article also ponders the destructive potential of invasive species.

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The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Database is your one-stop location for toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. This is a comprehensive search enabled database of pesticide chemicals and also trade names. An easy to navigate sidebar takes you through toxicity, uses, registration, company, and distributor. Other links take you to less toxic alternatives, and pesticide tutorial and references.

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The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Database is your one-stop location for toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. This is a comprehensive search enabled database of pesticide chemicals and also trade names. An easy to navigate sidebar takes you through toxicity, uses, registration, company, and distributor. Other links take you to less toxic alternatives, and pesticide tutorial and references.

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Tutorials on pest ants and cockroaches. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers acrobat ant, Argentine ant, bigheaded ant, crazy ant, Florida carpenter ant, ghost ant, imported fire ant, little fire ant, native fire ant and Pharaoh ant, American cockroach, Australian cockroach, brown cockroach, brownbanded cockroach, Cuban cockroach, Florida woods cockroaches, German cockroach, oriental cockroach, smokybrown cockroach and Surinam cockroach. Requires Windows. program must be downloaded on to hardrive, but once installed is intuitive. many of the species depicted in these tutorials are restricted to Florida and the extreme southern U.S. $15. Part number SW 157.

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This site contains factsheets, chemical information, and IPM resources, as well as tutorials, and modules for applicator licensing.

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This site contains factsheets, chemical information, and IPM resources, as well as tutorials, and modules for applicator licensing.

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Knowledgebase of urban, structure, lawn and landscape pests. Includes sections on pest management theory; biting and stinging insects; pests of food, fabric and wood; occasional invaders; lawn pests; landscape pests, and some vertebrate pests. Includes pest identification keys. This is an excellent resource, although much of the material is specific to Florida. Vertebrate pest management sections are also of high quality and interesting. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser. $25.

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A site dedicated to the Colorado Potato Beetle, including general life history, biology, control efforts, as well as an extensive and searchable database of references. There is also an enjoyable link to memorabilia.

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A site dedicated to the Colorado Potato Beetle, including general life history, biology, control efforts, as well as an extensive and searchable database of references. There is also an enjoyable link to memorabilia.

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The purpose of this document is to serve as a catalyst for discussion and as a working document for public health practitioners and policy makers. The recommendations are not meant to answer all questions or meet all needs related to mosquito control. They will,however, be a tool for the public health community as it determines and solidifies the relationship between mosquito control and public health."

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The purpose of this document is to serve as a catalyst for discussion and as a working document for public health practitioners and policy makers. The recommendations are not meant to answer all questions or meet all needs related to mosquito control. They will,however, be a tool for the public health community as it determines and solidifies the relationship between mosquito control and public health."

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An excellent collection of different kinds of insect sounds: movement and feeding sounds, courtship, defensive stridulation, and insects flying. The sounds are organized by topic and species. The audio files are in .wav format which can be played in nearly all web browsers. Although some links are not working, this is a comprehensive resource to include insect sounds in teaching and learning exercises.

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A lesson plan for the introduction to pest damage on crops and genetically modified food crops. Modified corn is grown alongside non-Bt corn and infested with European Corn Borer and feeding damage recorded and compared, a standard exercise in pest control applications with a nice introduction to genetic modification.

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A lesson plan for the introduction to pest damage on crops and genetically modified food crops. Modified corn is grown alongside non-Bt corn and infested with European Corn Borer and feeding damage recorded and compared, a standard exercise in pest control applications with a nice introduction to genetic modification.

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A thorough review of Primary Screwworm history and eradication in the Southeastern US from the National Agriculture Library. The site contains all the data collected from the project, including correspondence, descriptions of species, proposals, speeches and presentations, and much more.

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A thorough review of Primary Screwworm history and eradication in the Southeastern US from the National Agriculture Library. The site contains all the data collected from the project, including correspondence, descriptions of species, proposals, speeches and presentations, and much more.

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A short general introductory page about some pathogens of insects including Rickettsia, Bacillus thuringiensis, Wolbachia, and a smattering of other bio-pesticides. Many organisms are highlighted leading to linked pages from CDC and other sources for more information.

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A short general introductory page about some pathogens of insects including Rickettsia, Bacillus thuringiensis, Wolbachia, and a smattering of other bio-pesticides. Many organisms are highlighted leading to linked pages from CDC and other sources for more information.

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This tutorial is part of a series of entomological tutorials and covers the general biology and ecology of many caterpillar taxa. The tutorial has 100 questions (50 in each of 2 tutorials); incorrect answers lead to additional information describing the correct answers. Requires Windows. MAC is not supported. This tutorial covers saddleback caterpillar, puss caterpillar, io moth caterpillar, hag caterpillar, buck moth caterpillar, spiny oak-slug caterpillar, flannel moth caterpillar, azalea caterpillar, bagworm caterpillar, eastern tent caterpillar, fall webworm caterpillar, oleander caterpillar, cabbage palm caterpillar, palm leafskeletionizer caterpillar, and tussock moth caterpillar. The cost for the tutorial CD is $15.

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A reasonably extensive and well illustrated guide to stinging insects and arthropods of the south east (Florida). The guide contains a list of pesticides for use against these animals as well as information about venoms, action to take if stung, symptoms to expect, as well as simple preventative measures. Available in PDF or HTML.

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A reasonably extensive and well illustrated guide to stinging insects and arthropods of the south east (Florida). The guide contains a list of pesticides for use against these animals as well as information about venoms, action to take if stung, symptoms to expect, as well as simple preventative measures. Available in PDF or HTML.

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Tutorial on insects that attack stored grains and tutorial on German cockroaches. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers rice weevil, lesser grain borer, red flour beetle, sawtoothed grain beetle, cigarette beetle, drugstore beetle, cowpea weevil, mealworms, almond moth and Indianmeal moth. Requires Windows. Program must be downloaded to computer but once installed is intuitive and of high quality. There is a broken link to a photo of a female German cockroach with an ootheca in the German cockroach tutorial. $15. Part number SW 165.

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A source for a variety of electronic newsletters, and list servers to distribute regular information from teachers, experts in the field, and other interested parties about a variety of arthropod topics, including insects, spiders, and museum collections.

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A source for a variety of electronic newsletters, and list servers to distribute regular information from teachers, experts in the field, and other interested parties about a variety of arthropod topics, including insects, spiders, and museum collections.

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Various caterpillars that create silk tents are covered on this website. Life history, biology and many images of the most common tent making caterpillars. Covered here are the four species of Tent Caterpillars, Fall Webworm, Tiger Moth Caterpillars, and others. A bit of IPM is included with a discussion of Bt.

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Various caterpillars that create silk tents are covered on this website. Life history, biology and many images of the most common tent making caterpillars. Covered here are the four species of Tent Caterpillars, Fall Webworm, Tiger Moth Caterpillars, and others. A bit of IPM is included with a discussion of Bt.

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Thirty common garden pests are presented on summary cards containing identification, host range, life cycle, related species, and other information. Information is of high quality but of a general nature suitable for introductory courses. Physical cards with the same information on them as this electronic version can be purchased.

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Thirty common landscape pests are presented on summary cards containing identification, host range, life cycle, related species, and other information. Information is sound. Emphasis on biological control and tolerance of pests causing only cosmetic damage is good. Physical cards with the same information on them as this electronic version can be purchased.

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External anatomy of the cockroach, presented from various angles with body parts clearly labeled on photographs rather than diagrams. The user can navigate their way through different views of the head, thorax and abdomen sections. There are also close-up views of the legs. The user can download each image. The internal anatomy section is under construction.

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Thirty common natural enemies are presented on summary cards containing identification, host range, life cycle, related species, and other information. Physical cards with the same information on them as this electronic version can be purchased. The information is accurate but typically general in nature- these cards should be most useful in introductory pest management courses, etc.

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The information provided includes information concerning the morphology, distribution, hosts, damage, and life cycles of the Hessian Fly. Also includes a listing of Hessian fly research labs and a bibliography in regard to pest management. The work is succinct. It gives a good overview on the Hessian fly. Internet is needed to access the information.

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A primer on recognizing and controlling so-called "filth flies". Diptera commonly associated with trash, waste, and decay. The article covers common larger flies muscids, calliphorids, sarcophagids, as well as smaller fungus gnats, drain flies, and humpbacked flies (conspicuously missing are the soldier flies). Fly development, and biology are covered. No links, and no bibliography are offered.

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A primer on recognizing and controlling so-called "filth flies". Diptera commonly associated with trash, waste, and decay. The article covers common larger flies muscids, calliphorids, sarcophagids, as well as smaller fungus gnats, drain flies, and humpbacked flies (conspicuously missing are the soldier flies). Fly development, and biology are covered. No links, and no bibliography are offered.

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Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt is a widespread toxic bacterium of many groups of insects. Some are more specific than others. This page discusses the varieties and target insects, use, and mode of action.

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Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt is a widespread toxic bacterium of many groups of insects. Some are more specific than others. This page discusses the varieties and target insects, use, and mode of action.

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A database of of chemicals identified from sex pheromone glands of lepidopteran insects, as well as other attractants for male moths. The site is largely dedicated to a search engine allowing the user to find a species of moth or butterfly (then pictured) and see what sex pheromones have been isolated (with references).

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A database of of chemicals identified from sex pheromone glands of lepidopteran insects, as well as other attractants for male moths. The site is largely dedicated to a search engine allowing the user to find a species of moth or butterfly (then pictured) and see what sex pheromones have been isolated (with references).

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An unusually thorough British pest identification website loaded with general arthropod information, most of it well illustrated. Sections dedicated to chemicals, and miscellaneous home intruders are especially nice additions. They also include a bit of their work ethic, which contributes nicely to the overall quality.

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An unusually thorough British pest identification website loaded with general arthropod information, most of it well illustrated. Sections dedicated to chemicals, and miscellaneous home intruders are especially nice additions. They also include a bit of their work ethic, which contributes nicely to the overall quality.

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This US Government site is dedicated to classification, and identification of arthropods of medical importance. Several links take you to keys to medically important sand flies, mosquitoes, scorpions, ticks and fleas. It also hosts a discussion forum, and catalogs of mosquitoes and sand flies (as of this writing not yet functioning).

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This US Government site is dedicated to classification, and identification of arthropods of medical importance. Several links take you to keys to medically important sand flies, mosquitoes, scorpions, ticks and fleas. It also hosts a discussion forum, and catalogs of mosquitoes and sand flies (as of this writing not yet functioning).

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A fact sheet in PDF or HTML dealing with the importance, and control of ticks. Tables of tick control commodities are included as well as selected references.

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A fact sheet in PDF or HTML dealing with the importance, and control of ticks. Tables of tick control commodities are included as well as selected references.

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The Tree of Life Project is a classification project based on current taxonomic information for all groups of organisms. This is the INSECTA page, which is a portal to the rest of the pages for all insect groups. It includes images, phylogenetic relationships, and extensive references. This is a great start to learning about a new group of insects, or any other life form.

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Chapters 2-4 of a World Heath Organization medical entomology publication from 1997 in PDF. The text is very thorough covering everything from biology, disease transmission, recognition of disease symptoms, and finally, control of the vectors.

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Chapters 2-4 of a World Heath Organization medical entomology publication from 1997 in PDF. The text is very thorough covering everything from biology, disease transmission, recognition of disease symptoms, and finally, control of the vectors.

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Tutorials on insects that are common pests of turfgrass. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers chinch bug, fall armyworm, tropical sod webworm, mole crickets, ground pearls, white grubs, spittle bugs, banks grass mite, Burmudagrass mite and fire ants. Tutorials are easy to use once loaded on the hard drive. Requires Windows. $15. Part number SW 163.

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Dedicated to the natural history of fungal strains of fungus that attack invertebrates. Cultures are provided as a service to researchers. Identification services are also provided. A 333 page PDF catalog is available online at this site. The most significant pedagogical use of these materials lies in the catalogs of fungi by host and hosts by fungi. Catalogs are downloaded from links as PDFs and are rather large.

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Dedicated to the natural history of fungal strains of fungus that attack invertebrates. Cultures are provided as a service to researchers. Identification services are also provided. A 333 page PDF catalog is available online at this site. The most significant pedagogical use of these materials lies in the catalogs of fungi by host and hosts by fungi. Catalogs are downloaded from links as PDFs and are rather large.

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A fact sheet covering the use of diethyltoluamide in PDF or HTML. General use of DEET and a selection of products containing DEET, with some caution about applications with young children.

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A fact sheet covering the use of diethyltoluamide in PDF or HTML. General use of DEET and a selection of products containing DEET, with some caution about applications with young children.

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A short page about the White Muscadine disease organism. A description of Beauvaria's pathogenesis, and effects, followed by a description of products available and potential pests to treat.

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A short page about the White Muscadine disease organism. A description of Beauvaria's pathogenesis, and effects, followed by a description of products available and potential pests to treat.

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This is a page dedicated to three down-loadable (all under 1 mb) ecological simulation programs for integrated pest management in livestock situations. These programs run under DOS (accessible through a Windows shell) and are downloaded directly to your hard drive. LINK IS CURRENTLY BROKEN

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This is a page dedicated to three down-loadable (all under 1 mb) ecological simulation programs for integrated pest management in livestock situations. These programs run under DOS (accessible through a Windows shell) and are downloaded directly to your hard drive. LINK IS CURRENTLY BROKEN

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Knowledgebase of pest and beneficial arthropods of woody ornamentals of the southeastern United States. Pests include aphids, borers, chewing insects, galls, lace bugs, leafminers, scales, spider mites, thrips and whiteflies. Other topics include host plant resistance, biologically compatible pesticides, scouting, monitoring and beneficial organisms. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser. $12. This resource is extremely informative and easy to navigate once launched; however, a more intuitive "gateway" would be desireable. The taxa covered by the resource are skewed towards those found in Florida and other parts of the south, but much of the information will be useful in other parts of North America.

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