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Urban Entomology
Urban entomology is the study of insects and mites that affect people and their property. This site is a collection of bulletins, factsheets and images of urban pests, their biology and, where appropriate, control. Emphasis is always on the least toxic approach to control.

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Please Read: This site contains information about using pesticides. Pesticides can be dangerous if used improperly or carelessly. Always follow label instructions. The pesticide product label is the final word on the safe and legal use of pesticides. Questions about pesticide toxicity can be explored at the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). Control suggestions are intended for users in the state of Oregon, USA. Others should consult with local experts before relying solely on this information.

Topics

boxelder bugs (pdf)

carpenter ants

cluster flies

clothes moth

Christmas tree pests

cockroaches

bamboo spider mite

hide & carpet beetles

head lice

fleas & scabies

Indian meal moth

nuisance ants

mosquitoes

powderpost beetles

turf & landscape

silverfish (pdf)

yellowjackets

termites

spiders

delusions & phobias

Asian longhorn beetle

Useful Links

National Pesticide Information Center

Iowa State University Entomology Internet Resources

OSU Extension Service

OSU Extension & Experiment Station Communications (Publications)

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331

Contact: Neil Bell, Community Horticulturalist, OSU Extension Service, 3180 Center Street NE Room 1361, Salem, OR 97301; 503-361-2671; e-mail: neil.bell@oregonstate.edu or contact: Jack DeAngelis, Extension Entomologist (ret.) at getinfo@livingwithbugs.com.

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