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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Insects and Relatives</title>
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      <title>Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:13:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mosquito Landing Rate Counts</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:09:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Contact Us for All Your Termite Questions</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:32:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Contact information for LSU AgCenter termite professionals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: September 2006</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:10:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We are seeing a decline in some insect populations but some explosions in others. Here are some potential problems this month. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Interior Inspection</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:46:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>CDunaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christopher R. Dunaway)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:49:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Describes the behavior and biology unique to the Formosan subterranean termite. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Termite Taxonomy</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Describes the taxonomic identity of termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Colony Members and Life Cycle</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:03:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Termite colonies contain different castes, which are responsible for specific taskes in the colony. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Swarmers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information about Formosan subterranean termite alates and their annual mating flight. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Drywood Termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Describes the habits of drywood termites including pest and damage identification. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>"Native" Subterranean Termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:57:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Includes images and descriptions of subterranean termites that are indigenous to Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Soldiers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:44:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Additional information about the habits and identification of Formosan subterranean termite soldiers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CDunaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christopher R. Dunaway)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Tree Inspection Video</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:11:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A short video demonstrating how to inspect a tree for the presence of Formosan subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mating Flight</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:31:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a short video showing typical swarming behavior of Formosan subterranean termite alates during their annual mating flight. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What do termites eat?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Termites may eat wood, but they could not do it alone. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CDunaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christopher R. Dunaway)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Phoridae: Humpbacked Or Coffin Flies</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:35:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information on Phorid flies creating problems in hurricane damaged areas.  They feed on and develop in decaying vegetable and animal material. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Properly identifying the ant species is the first step in determining whether and how to control them. In this publication there are options for managing various kinds of imported fire ant problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter Entomologist Says Leave Hibiscus Mealybug Management To Experts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:43:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Authorities are releasing a natural enemy of the pink hibiscus mealybug to try to bring this insect, which is a danger to both nursery and agricultural crops, under control, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet said Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2006). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fire Ant Quiz</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:59:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be On Lookout For Fire Ants In Areas Where Flooding Occurred</title>
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      <title>Fumigation Training Manual</title>
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      <title>Insect and Spider Identification Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning for Honey Bee Nuisance Calls and Emergencies: A Guide for Louisiana State, Parish and Municipal Agencies</title>
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      <title>Detection Tips</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/Termites/formosan_termites/trees/Detection+Tips.htm</link>
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      <title>Maintenance and Inspection Guidelines to Protect Your Home from Termites</title>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/bees_wasps/Model+Beekeeping+Ordinance+for+Louisiana+Local+and+Municipal+Governments.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pier &amp; Beam Construction</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:17:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Pier and beams construction can make temite tubes visible if good contruction techniques are followed - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/Mosquitoes/Standard+Conditions+Scientific+Collecting+wild+birds+50+CFR+2123+Conditions.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:13:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/mosquitoes/"><![CDATA[Mosquitoes]]></category>
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      <title>How can I tell if I have Formosan termites in my house?</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/Termites/formosan_termites/home_invasion/How+can+I+tell+if+I+have+Formosan+termites+in+my+house.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:44:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to inspect and treat your home for Formosan subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/18C93678-7D97-464A-8CF2-CC8923BC27AD/8778/preconcrete_5.jpg" title="photo of slab construction">
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      <title>Basic Nest Biology and Structure of Argentine Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:55:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Beehive and Honey Extractor Plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 15:13:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blueprints to help you build a beehive or honey extractor.  (PDF format only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Parishes with Spreaders for Area-wide Programs</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:54:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fight the Bite Poster</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:35:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Poster for the Fight the Bite campaign. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>The Sesquiterpenoid Nootkatone and the Absolute Configuration of a Dibromo Derivative</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 3-dimensional structure of tetrahydronootkatone and nootkatone was determined. A description of our methods and results are provided. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ant Issues Vol. 3: Fire Ants During Dry Seasons</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:49:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>PBeckley@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia A. Beckley)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Honey Plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[PowerPoint on spring honey and pollen sources. Among those included: White Dutch Clover, Vetch, Verbenia, Wisteria, Mint, Willow, American Buckwheat Vine, Tallow, Magnolia, Orange Citrus, Passion Vine, Black or Honey Locust, Crimson Clover, Sweet Clover. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities For Termite Protection</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:54:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Cactus Moth</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:08:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New invasive that has been found in Louisiana. Information and pictures of this new pest. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Honeybee equipment suppliers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[List of sources of supplies for beekeepers in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/bees_wasps/"><![CDATA[Bees & Wasps]]></category>
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      <title>Links</title>
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      <title>Distribution of Formosan Subterranean Termites</title>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termites Affect Landscapers</title>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification &amp; Biology</title>
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      <title>Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control</title>
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      <title>Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:39:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:04:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Pest Ants of Louisiana:  A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 20:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Fire Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:18:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Managing Argentine Ants in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>The Mighty Termite: Scientists work to corral the spread</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:28:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter scientists continue to add weapons to their arsenal as they battle the spread of the Formosan subterranean termite. And they’re making headway. This pest voraciously consumes wooden structures and woody plants and causes millions of dollars in damages. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Entomologist Warns About Things That Go Bite In The Night</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[They can travel across a country or even traverse continents in a suitcase or shoe, and they’re infamous for infesting intimate locations – beds. Now the fabled bedbug is infesting beds around New York City, and some people are concerned if the bugs will spread. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana Honey Plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This publication contains a variety of information about 53 Louisiana plants that can serve as nectar sources for honeybees. Illustrated by color photos of each plant, the 32-page guide includes descriptions of the plants and the honey produced from each source. It also includes a handy chart showing the blooming season for each plant. Cost: $10 plus tax and shipping. You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication link below. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Africanized Honeybees</title>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Removing Bees from Walls</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:43:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Domestic Birds, Poultry Not Likely to Harbor Encephalitis Viruses</title>
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      <title>Pesticide Identification Guide for Pests In and Around Buildings</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:39:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Monolithic Slab Construction</title>
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      <title>How to Identify Argentine Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:28:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This poster discusses the specific characteristics used to identify Argentine Ants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2008 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:44:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2008 issues.  Topics include:  Thrips, Florida Wax Scale, Lace Bugs, Whiteflies, Aphids, Firewood Insects, Asian Lady Beetles, Potted Plants, Case-making Clothes Moth, Bees, and Wasps. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:17:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tentative new format for posting Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2006 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:08:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2006 issues.  Topics include: Fire Ants, armyworms, Carpenter Bees, Mole crickets, Chafers, White grubs, Mites, Psocids, Hibiscus Midge, and Fungus Gnats. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2007 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:06:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Azalea Lace Bugs, Spider Mites, Carpenter Beetles, Honeybees, Shot Hole Borers, Ant Lions, Dragon Flies, Earwigs, and Damsel Flies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2009 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Topics include:  strawberry/scarlet-bodied wasp moth, bed bugs, horse-hair worms, spiders,  Colaspsis beetles, Colorado potato beetles, and Leaf miners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:12:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Termite Research To Continue In New Orleans French Quarter</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Experts Warn Against Spreading Termites After Storms</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:32:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Argentine Ant Habitat</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:11:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Chilli Thrips</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:13:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bee Ready Vol 73 - October 2005</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:40:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Volume 73 is a special edition dealing with mosquito spraying and support for beekeepers who lost hives to the hurricanes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Project: North Central IPM Center</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:06:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two distance education teleconferences were conducted by the North Central Region Integrated Pest Management Center in June 2005. The presentations covered biological questions and control options. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>What is West Nile Virus?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/mosquitoes/"><![CDATA[Mosquitoes]]></category>
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      <title>Bee Ready Vol. 75 - August 2006</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It has been an on again-off again honeybee season, and the weather has not really cooperated for the bees -- first, too dry and too hot; now too wet in some areas for the bees to work efficiently. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Types of Termites in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:42:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are Mosquitoes Bugging You?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A poster containing information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Recognizing Types of Termites</title>
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      <title>Comparison of Native and Formosan Subterranean Termites Biology, Ecology and Methods of Control</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Formosan and subterranean termite biology, ecology and behavior are compared and contrasted. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana Pesticide Law</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A document containing the Louisiana Pesticide Rules and Regulations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ant Issues Vol. 1</title>
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      <title>Ant Issues Vol. 2</title>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Fleas</title>
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      <title>New Technologies Developed to Combat Formosan Subterranean Termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A grassy plant used worldwide for erosion control and a new pop-up termite indicator may provide new, environmentally safe weapons in the arsenal to combat subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Formosan Termite Treatment In French Quarter Expanding</title>
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      <title>Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria</title>
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      <title>Mean Alate Catches: New Orleans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:57:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pool pests</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:31:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Insect problems in swimming pools and solutions for getting rid of them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sisters Fight Fire Ants With Large-scale Treatments</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bee Ready Vol. 76 - November 2006</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:21:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The winners of the 2006 honey competition competed in three categories: Light Honey, Amber Honey and Dark Honey. Due to the reduced number of entries, the competition will be discontinued at the state fair. The competition will be moved to the state beekeepers meeting if enough requests are made for it to continue. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Chemical Control of Argentine Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bee Ready Vol. 74 - November 2005</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:41:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Distributors of Fire Ant Bait</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 16:16:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Quarantine On Wood, Cellulose Material After Hurricanes Katrina And Rita</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:12:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Flooding Could Slow Termite Spread</title>
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