The following publications cover topics related to Urban Entomology. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Millipedes and centipedes
New
This entomology guide is developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Sowbugs and pillbugs
Revised
This entomology guide is developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Spiders
Reviewed
Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.
Boxelder Bug
Reviewed
Bees and Wasps
Reviewed
Bees and wasps are some of the most feared of all insects. Visit our website to learn about the habits of bees and wasps.
Silverfish and Firebrats
Reviewed
House-Invading Crickets
Reviewed
Carpenter Bees
Reviewed
Fleas
Reviewed
There are about 30 species of fleas in Missouri and many pose a health risk to pets and humans. Visit our site today to learn more about fleas.
Springtails
Revised
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
New
Ticks are vectors of disease in domestic and wild animals throughout the world. Visit our site to learn about Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases.
Mosquitoes
Reviewed
Scorpions
Revised
Scorpions make up a small order of arthropods closely related to spiders. Visit our website to learn more about scorpions.
Clover Mites
Revised
Chiggers
Reviewed
Wood-Boring Beetles
Reviewed
Elm Leaf Beetle
Revised
Household Flies
Reviewed
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Ants
Revised
Insect Pests of Stored Products
Revised
Subterranean Termites
Revised
Occasional Biting Pests
Revised
There are several species of insects and mites that bite human occasionally. Some are encountered indoors while others are found outdoors. Some are specific pests of humans, with no other hosts, while others attack humans incidentally. These insects and mites vary in their biology, behavior and methods of control.
Carpenter Ants
Revised
Winged female
Ticks
Revised
Learn what ticks live in the Midwest, diseases they carry, and how to prevent them.