Common Arthropod Pests You Will Learn to Love…Hate? Dr. Marc L. Lame Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Cockroaches Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Blattidae Several good housekeeping procedures help to reduce cockroach incidents in homes: Clean house regularly, remove pet foods from the floor at night, eliminate water sources and seal cracks around base boards. Don’t give them anything to eat, they will go somewhere else to dine. Marc Lame, Indiana University

Periplaneta americana Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Ants vs. Termites Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Termites Marc Lame, Indiana University

RIFA – Solenopsis invicta Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Ants in Your Pants? Little black Little fire Odorous house Pavement Pharaoh Pyramid Small/False honey Thief Yellow Acrobat Argentine Bigheaded Carpenter Crazy Field Southern fire Red imported fire Ghost Harvester This is just some Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Caterpillars Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Bees and Wasps Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Honey Bees A sting from an Africanized bee in no more venomous than that of a domestic European honey bee.  But a larger % of the hive population is defensive.  Thus multiple stinging is the problem. Remember AHB can be distinguished from EHB only by measurements under a microscope, or by analysis of their DNA. DO NOT FLAP! Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Pantry Pests Marc Lame, Indiana University

Dermestids – Carpet/Hide Beetles Marc Lame, Indiana University

Silverfish & Firebrats Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Fleas Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Ticks Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Ticks Dog tick are frequently found on humans and dogs during the spring and early summer. It is important to know which tick has attached and to know if this tick specimen is harboring disease-causing microorganisms. Remove immediately and gently (no irritation). Dog tick Larvae have 6 legs Marc Lame, Indiana University

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Marc Lame, Indiana University Lice Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Making a come back big time. Bed bugs Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Filth Flies Marc Lame, Indiana University

Blow-fly, House-fly, Flesh-fly Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Mosquitoes Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Spiders Marc Lame, Indiana University

Bark Scorpion Centruroides exilicauda Marc Lame, Indiana University

Marc Lame, Indiana University Beetles Marc Lame, Indiana University

For More Arthropod Pest Info http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/ http://ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/schoolipm/newsletters/index.html www.schoolswithoutpesticides.com http://urbanentomology.tamu.edu/ www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/entfacts/struct/struccal.htm Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations (6th ed.). Bennett, B, Owens, J. and Corrigan, R (2003). Advanstar Communications. A Worm in the Teacher's Apple: Protecting America's School Children from Pests and Pesticides.  Lame, M. L. 2005. Authorhouse. Marc Lame, Indiana University

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Marc Lame, Indiana University SOURCES FOR IMAGES Dr. Dawn Gouge, University of Arizona for materials and development Carl Olsen, University of Arizona for materials and development Jerry Jochim, Monroe County Community School Corporation http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/ http://ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/schoolipm/newsletters/index.html www.schoolswithoutpesticides.com http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/ Marc Lame, Indiana University