University of Maryland Extension Publications

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Learning resources subject to a high standard of quality, Extension publications have sought to meet the Land Grant service mission with research-based information freely distributed to the public. This collection contains some of the educational materials created by University of Maryland Extension.



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    Bagworms and Their Control
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1999-02) Davidson, John; Raupp, Michael; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth) is a serious insect pest of many ornamental shrubs and trees in the eastern half of the United States. This publication outlines its appearance and habits, life cycle, and damage, and describes forms of mechanical, biological, and chemical control.
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    Commercial Landscape Series: Mulch Problems
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2011-12) Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This publication presents information with illustrations to help correctly identify and address problems with mulch.
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    Mining Bees & Ground Nesting Wasps
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2006) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the behaviors and control of mining bees and ground nesting wasps with additional illustration for cicada killer and Scoliid wasps.
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    IPM Series: Ornamental Fruit Trees
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2006) Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary Kay; Traunfeld, Jon
    This publication presents information to help correctly identify and address problems with diseases and pests affecting ornamental fruit trees, along with a general description of the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to preventing and managing pest problems.
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    Fabric Pests
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1992) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the behaviors and control of carpet beetles and clothes moths.
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    Pantry Pests
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1999) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This publication describes damage done by and control methods for removing the beetles or moths that most commonly infest food products in homes.
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    IPM Series: Houseplants
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2006) Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This publication presents a table of typical symptoms, their possible causes, and recommended actions as well as instructions for selecting and caring for indoor plants.
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    IPM Series: Boxwood
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2009) Bosmans, Raymond; Clement, David L.; Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This publication presents information to help correctly identify and address problems with diseases and pests affecting the broad leafed evergreen shrub, boxwood.
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    The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2004) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the life cycle and habits of the multicolored Asian lady beetle.
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    Keys to Pests in and Around the Home
    (University of Maryland Extension, 2006) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet contains a table with the descriptions and methods of control for numerous pests found in and around homes, as well as advice for selecting pest control companies and pesticides.