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  1. What kind of snails are found locally that have solid brown, conical helix shells with four or five whorls; they are various sizes up to about 4 mm long? Published: November 05, 2009
  2. Are there fireflies in Colorado? Published: November 05, 2009
  3. Are pheromone traps or other non-chemical methods available to control Colorado potato beetles in a garden? Published: November 02, 2009
  4. Is European elm scale harmful to my American elm? Published: October 21, 2009
  5. I've heard we don't have chiggers in Colorado so what little bugs could have caused severe red bites over our entire torso? We experienced intense itching, fevers and a high pulse rate. None of us felt anything while it happened. Published: October 20, 2009
  6. How can I stop squirrels from eating the bark and fruit off my trees? Published: October 09, 2009
  7. How much agricultural loss should I expect if I choose not to control pocket gophers on my land? Published: June 26, 2009
  8. I live outside the U.S. and need a way to keep feral pigs out of our field crops. We have used snares but the risk to non-target endangered species is too great. Are there any effective chemical, non-poisonous repellents that will effectively keep pigs away? Published: June 16, 2009
  9. Are chemicals necessary to control diseases and insects in my vegetable garden? Published: April 21, 2009
  10. I have wildlife damage to my house and lawn. What can I do? Published: March 25, 2009
  11. How do IPM programs work? Published: March 18, 2009
  12. How do you control American cockroaches? Published: March 14, 2009
  13. What are some suggestions for controlling rodents that are destroying a Colorado garden? Published: March 14, 2009
  14. What is mechanical pest control? Published: March 14, 2009
  15. Earwigs have invaded my home. Are they harmful? Published: March 14, 2009
  16. Where are earwigs found in the U.S.? Published: March 12, 2009
  17. What is the best way to discourage spiders from taking up residence in a basement? Published: March 12, 2009
  18. What is the best way to eliminate silverfish in stored items? Published: March 12, 2009
  19. How long do head lice live? Published: March 11, 2009
  20. Are bed bugs only a problem in homes? Published: March 11, 2009
  21. Do camel crickets chirp? Published: March 11, 2009
  22. Can camel crickets fly? Published: March 11, 2009
  23. How many insect traps are required to adequately monitor pest levels in a school cafeteria? Published: March 11, 2009
  24. How do I keep cockroaches from coming inside? Published: March 11, 2009
  25. How can you safely use pesticides? Published: March 11, 2009
  26. What are some of the strategies used in Home IPM? Published: March 11, 2009
  27. Are all pesticides bad? Published: March 11, 2009
  28. Where are brown recluse spiders found? Published: March 11, 2009
  29. What can I do to prevent bed bugs from infesting a structure? Published: March 11, 2009
  30. I want to use an insect repellent on my children, but have read about skin sensitivities to DEET, can you give me some effective alternatives? Published: March 11, 2009

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