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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    Recommended Vegetable Cultivars for Maryland Home Gardens
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998-01) Traunfeld, Jon
    This publication lists cultivars of vegetable crops recommended by a survey of Maryland Master Gardeners. It includes a list of seed vendors as well.
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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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    Carpenter Ants
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Breisch, Nancy L.; Thorne, Barbara L.
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior and control of carpenter ants.
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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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    Carpenter Bees
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Breisch, Nancy L.; Horner, T.A.; Mall, C.E.; Thorne, Barbara L.
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior and control of Eastern Carpenter bees.
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    Fertilizing Landscape Trees and Shrubs
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1998) Bosmans, Raymond
    Proper fertilization of trees and shrubs--selection, rates, and methods--are presented in this factsheet, with a brief discussion of problems created by excessive use of fertilizer.
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    Cockroaches
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1999) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior, and recommended control of five species of cockroaches known as pests in Maryland homes.
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    Silverfish and Firebrats
    (Maryland Cooperative Extension, 1999-01) Malinoski, Mary Kay
    This factsheet describes the appearance, behavior, and control of silverfish and firebrats, insects with habits that are often destructive inside homes.
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    Common Abiotic Plant Problems
    (University of Maryland Extension, 1997) Bosmans, Raymond
    Abiotic plant problems are not caused by any disease organisms or insects. They can be very difficult to diagnose because they include factors such as site conditions, weather, and cultural practices. This fact sheet deals with typical abiotic problems of woody plants, especially trees.