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Insects, Diseases & Other Problems

Insects & Diseases of Plants
Weeds
Other Plant Problems
Prevention & Control of Wildlife Damage
Household & Structural Pests
Pesticide Safety
Integrated Pest Management


Insects & Diseases of Plants

Insects & Diseases of Trees
Insects & Diseases of Shrubs
Insects & Diseases of Flowers
Insects & Diseases of Lawns
Insects & Diseases of Vegetables & Fruits
Insects & Diseases of Indoor Plants


Insects & Diseases of Trees

2000 Apple & Crabapple Diseases
2001 Apple & Crabapple Insect Pests
2002 Crape Myrtle Diseases & Insect Pests
2003 Dogwood Diseases & Insect Pests
2004 Leyland Cypress Diseases & Insect Pests
2005 Maple Diseases & Insect Pests
2006 Oak Diseases & Insect Pests
2007 Palm Diseases & Nutritional Problems
2008 Pine Diseases
2009 Pine Insect Pests
2010 Pine Bark Beetles
2011 Sycamore Diseases & Insect Pests
2049 Powdery Mildew
EIIS/NI-4 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
EIIS/BB-8 Introduced Biological Control Agents for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
EIIS/TO-5 Japanese Beetles
EIIS/TO-10 Periodical Cicadas
EIIS/TO-11 Web Spinning Caterpillars
EIIS/TO-13 Spider Mites
EIIS/TO-17 River Birch Aphids
EIIS/TO-22 Ambrosia Beetles
EIIS/TO-23 Scale Insects
CE 10 Insects of Ornamental Plants -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 21 Insects of Ornamental Plants, II -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 11 Shade and Forest Tree Insects -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 18 Shade and Forest Tree Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Insects & Diseases of Shrubs

2050 Azalea & Rhododendron Diseases
2051 Azalea & Rhododendron Insect Pests
2052 Boxwood Diseases & Insect Pests
2053 Camellia Diseases & Insect Pests
2054 Euonymus Diseases & Insect Pests
2055 Holly Diseases & Insect Pests
2056 Juniper Diseases & Insect Pests
2057 Viburnum Diseases & Insect Pests
2049 Powdery Mildew
EIIS/TO-5 Japanese Beetles
EIIS/TO-7 Lace Bugs
EIIS/TO-8 Whiteflies
EIIS/TO-13 Spider Mites
CE 10 Insects of Ornamental Plants -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 21 Insects of Ornamental Plants, II -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 14 Ornamental Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Insects & Diseases of Flowers

2100 Gray Mold (Botrytis Blight)
2101 Chrysanthemum Diseases & Insect Pests
2102 Daylily Diseases & Insect Pests
2103 Flowering Bulb Diseases
2104 Flowering Bulb Insect Pests
2105 Pansy Diseases & Insect Pests
2106 Rose Diseases
2107 Rose Insects & Related Pests
2049 Powdery Mildew
EIIS/TO-5 Japanese Beetles
EIIS/TO-8 Whiteflies
EIIS/TO-13 Spider Mites
CE 14 Ornamental Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 21 Insects of Ornamental Plants, II -- An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Insects & Diseases of Lawns

2150 Brown Patch Disease of Lawns
2151 Common Lawn Insects
2152 Leaf Diseases of Lawns
2153 Mole Cricket Management for the Home Lawn
2154 Nematode Problems in Home Lawns
EIIS/TO-19 Bermudagrass Mites
EIIS/TO-5 Japanese Beetles
EIIS/TO-9 White Grub Management
EIIS/TO-16 Two-lined Spittlebug
EIIS/TO-18 Ground Pearls
EIIS/TO-20 Chinch Bugs
EIIS/TO-21 Sod Webworms
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Insects & Diseases of Vegetables & Fruits

1261 Soil Solarization for Control of Soil-Borne Pathogens & Weeds
2000 Apple & Crabapple Diseases
2001 Apple & Crabapple Insect Pests
2200 Bean & Southern Pea Diseases
2201 Bean & Southern Pea Insect Pests
2202 Cabbage, Broccoli, & Other Cole Crop Diseases
2203 Cabbage, Broccoli, & Other Cole Crop Insect Pests
2204 Sweet Corn Diseases
2205 Insect Pests of Sweet Corn
2206 Cucumber, Squash, Melon & Other Cucurbit Diseases
2207 Cucumber, Squash, Melon & Other Cucurbit Insect Pests
2208 Fire Blight of Fruit Trees
2209 Peach Diseases
2210 Peach Insect Pests
2211 Pecan Diseases
2212 Pecan Insect Pests
2213 Reasons for Poor Quality Pecans
2214 Irish & Sweet Potato Diseases
2215 Sweet Potato & Irish Potato Insect Pests
2216 Root-Knot Nematodes in the Vegetable Garden
2217 Tomato Diseases
2218 Tomato Insect Pests
EIIS/TO-5 Japanese Beetles
EIIS/TO-13 Spider Mites
EIIS/FV-1 Plum Curculio
EIIS/FV-2 Pecan Weevil
EIIS/FV-3 Peach Borers
CE 2 Vegetable Insects -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 19 Vegetable Insects II -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 3 Some Common Vegetable Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 8 Vegetable Diseases II -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 27 Apple Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 4 Corn Insects -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 17 Corn Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 6 Cucurbit Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 16 Peach Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
CE 23 Pecan Insects and Diseases -- An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Insects & Diseases of Indoor Plants

2250 African Violet Diseases & Insect Pests
2251 Houseplant Diseases & Disorders
2252 Common Houseplant Insects & Related Pests
EIIS/TO-14 Cyclamen Mites
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic


Weeds

2300 Grassy Weeds
2301 Broadleaf Weeds
2307 Poison Ivy
2309 Managing Weeds in Fescue Lawns
2310 Managing Weeds In Warm Season Lawns
2311 Wild Garlic & Wild Onions
2312 Nutsedge
2313 Florida Betony
2314 Chamberbitter
2315 Identifying & Managing Beach Vitex
2316 Bahiagrass
1261 Soil Solarization for Control of Soil-Borne Pathogens & Weeds
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic


Other Plant Problems

2350 Cold Damage
2351 Drought
2352 Galls & Outgrowths
2353 Leaf & Needle Drop
2354 Spanish Moss, Lichens & Slime Molds
2355 Mushrooms in Lawns
2357 Snails & Slugs in the Home Garden
2359 Storm & Weather Damage
2360 Controlling Thatch in Lawns
2361 Why Plants Fail to Flower or Fruit
2362 Wildlife Control
2363 Moss & Algae Control in Lawns
2364 Holes in the Lawn
2365 Barklice
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic


Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage

Damage Identification
Rodents
Carnivores
Other Mammals
Reptiles and Amphibians
Birds


Damage Identification

2362 Wildlife Control
A-1 Identification and Assessment of Wildlife Damage: An Overview
A-19 Obtaining Assistance to Control Wildlife Damage
A-25 Wildlife Diseases and Humans

Rodents

B-1 Beavers
B-13 Chipmunks
B-31 House Mice
B-61 Muskrats
B-71 Nutria
B-97 Cotton Rats
B-137 Rodent-proof Construction
B-171 Tree Squirrels
B-177 Voles
B-183 Woodchucks/Groundhogs

Carnivores

C-5 Black Bears
C-35 Bobcats
C-45 Feral House Cats
C-51 Coyotes
C-77 Feral Dogs
C-83 Foxes
C-101 Raccoons
C-113 Skunks
C-119 Weasels
C-123 Wolves

Other Mammals

D-1 Armadillos
D-5 Bats
D-25 Deer
D-51 Moles
D-59 Opossums
D-65 Wild Pigs
D-75 Cottontail Rabbits
D-87 Shrews

Reptiles and Amphibians

F-1 Alligators
F-9 Frogs and Toads
F-15 Non-poisonous Snakes
F-21 Rattlesnakes
F-27 Turtles

Birds

E-5 Bird Dispersal Techniques
E-25 Blackbirds
E-33 American Crows
E-49 Gulls
E-53 Hawks and Owls
E-87 Pigeons
E-101 House Sparrows
E-109 Starlings
E-121 Swallows
E-129 Waterfowl
E-139 Woodpeckers


Household & Structural Pests

Household Pests
Structural Pests
Biting & Stinging Pests
Other Indoor Pests


Household Pests

2400 Indoor Ant Control
2401 Controlling Fabric Pests
2402 Understanding Cockroach Control
2403 House & Field Crickets
2404 Nuisance Flies
2405 Moth (Drain) Flies
2406 Pantry Pests
2407 Silverfish & Firebrats
2408 Humpedbacked Flies
EIIS/BB-06 Pest Myths
EIIS/HS-18 Millipedes
EIIS/HS-48 Centipedes
EIIS/HS-21 Camel Crickets
EIIS/HS-23 Choosing a Pest Control Company
EIIS/HS-30 Cigarette Beetles
EIIS/HS-31 Drugstore Beetle
EIIS/HS-49 Field Ants
EIIS/HS-32 Indian Meal Moth
EIIS/HS-33 Cluster Flies
EIIS/HS-36 Checklists to Prevent Insects in Your Home
CE 26 Household Insects - An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Structural Pests

2450 Carpenter Ants
2451 Carpenter Bees
2452 Subterranean Termite Control
2453 Controlling Wood-Boring Beetles in Houses
EIIS/HS-23 Choosing a Pest Control Company
EIIS/TS-27 Termites of South Carolina
EIIS/HS-26 Formosan Termite
EIIS/HS-28 Drywood Termites
EIIS/HS-36 Checklists to Prevent Insects in Your Home
EIIS/HS-38 Termite Baits
DPR-12 Selecting a Subterranean Termite Treatment for Your Home
DPR-14 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Pest Control Company
DPR-15 South Carolina Standards for the Control of Termites and Other Wood-Destroying Organisms
DPR-16: Understanding Your Wood Infestation Report 
DPR-17 Pre-Treating Water-Saturated Soil: How Wet is Too Wet?
DPR-18 Just Formosans
DPR-19 Ants, Beetles, Bees, and Fungi: Other Wood-Destroying Organisms
DPR-23 Annual Termite Inspections: The Regulatory Perspective 
DPR-25 What is a “Warranty Sale,” and Why is It Prohibited?
DPR-26 Significance and Treatment Of Drywood Termites
DPR Brochure: How Pest Control Operators Protect Homes From Wood-Destroying Organisms
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Biting & Stinging Pests

2500 Bumble Bees Around the House
2501 Fire Ant Management in the Home Lawn
2502 Flea Control
2503 Head Lice
2504 Mosquitoes
2505 Poisonous Spiders
2506 Redbugs (Chiggers)
2507 Honey Bee Colony Removal from Structures
2508 Scorpion Control
2509 Ticks Around Your Home
2510 Yellowjackets
2511 Bedbugs
2512 Mud Daubers
EIIS/AP-07 The Africanized Honey Bee in the United States
EIIS/AP-08 The Africanized Honey Bee (Q & A)
EIIS/BB-06 Pest Myths
EIIS/HS-48 Centipedes
EIIS/TO-15 Cicada Killer Wasp
EIIS/MV-1 Velvet Ants
EIIS/MV-9 Crab Lice
EIIS/MV-11 Stinging Caterpillars
EIIS/MV-12 Asian Tiger Mosquito
EIIS/MV-13 Paper Wasps
EIIS/MV-16 European Hornet
EIIS/MV-18 Asian Needle Ant
EIIS/HS-23 Choosing a Pest Control Company
CE 28 Stinging and Biting Arthropods - An Aid to Identification and Control
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic

Other Indoor Pests

2551 Dust Mites
2552 Seasonal Invaders
2553 Sowbugs & Pillbugs
2554 Springtails
2555 Clover Mites
EIIS/HS-3 Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles
EIIS/HS-18 Millipedes
EIIS/HS-48 Centipedes
EIIS/HS-37 Earwigs
EIIS/HS-36 Checklists to Prevent Insects in Your Home
EIIS/HS-23 Choosing a Pest Control Company
Guidelines for Submitting Samples to the Plant Problem Clinic


Pesticide Safety

2750 Reading the Pesticide Label
2751 Pesticide Safety
2752 Pesticide Application Tips
2753 How to Handle Pesticide Spills
2754 Pesticide Container Disposal
2755 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
2755S Manejo Integrado de Plagas (IPM)
2756 Organic Pesticides & Biopesticides
2756S Pesticidas Orgánicos y Biopesticidas
EIIS/HS-23 Choosing a Pest Control Company
DPR-3 Proper Selection, Use, and Disposal of Pesticides
DPR-5 How to Protect Honeybees from Pesticides
DPR-10 How To Prevent Pesticide-Related Fish Kills
DPR-22 Pesticide Application Notification, Applicator Records Maintenance, and Direct Supervision
DPR-27 What to Do When the Stick Turns Blue: Pest Control and Pregnancy
DPR Brochure: Pesticide Poisoning Prevention and Emergency Respondents Serving South Carolina
DPR Brochure: Information About the Department of Pesticide Regulation


Integrated Pest Management

2755 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
2755S Manejo Integrado de Plagas (IPM)
2756 Organic Pesticides & Biopesticides
2756S Pesticidas Orgánicos y Biopesticidas
2770 Less Toxic Insecticides
UGA-1 Identifying and Controlling Most Common Spring Plant Diseases in the Landscape
UGA-1S Identificando y Controlando las Enfermedades de Plantas Más Comunes en la Primavera en el Paisaje
UGA-2 Commercial Biocontrol Products for Use Against Plant Pathogens on Ornamental Crops and Turf
UGA-2S Productos de Biocontrol Disponibles Comercialmente para Controlar Patógenos de Plantas Ornamentales y Cespedes
UGA-3 Diagnosis and Management of Abiotic Diseases in Woody Ornamentals in the Landscape with Emphasis on IPM Strategies
UGA-3S Diagnostico y Manejo de Enfermedades Abióticas de Plantas Ornamentales Leńosas en el Paisaje con Énfasis en Estrategias de IPM
UGA-4 Fire Blight: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
UGA-4S Quemazón de las Rosáceas: Síntomas, Causas y Tratamiento
UGA-5 How to Prevent and Diagnose Top Diseases and Plant Problems on Turf and Ornamentals in the Landscape
UGA-5S Como Prevenir y Diagnosticar Las Enfermedades y Problemas de los Céspedes y las Plantas de Ornato del Paisaje mas Importantes
UGA-6 Nematodes in the Landscape: The Silent Threat to Plant Health
UHA-6S Los Nematodos en el Jardín Residencial: La Amenaza Silenciosa a la Sanidad de las Plantas
UGA-7 Powdery Mildew on Ornamental Plants: Facts and Control with Emphasis in IPM
UGA-7S Cenicillas Polvorientas en Plantas Ornamentales: Hechos y Control con énfasis en IPM
UGA-8 Preventing and Explaining Minor Turfgrass Diseases and Disorders to Your Clients
UGA-8S Como Prevenir y Explicarle a tus Clientes Sobre Enfermedades y Trastornos Menores en Céspedes



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