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| Professional, licensed pest control
services are provided to residents free of charge. University Housing
employs an integrated pest management approach, including regular
inspections, structural and housekeeping controls, and material
treatments when needed. Materials used to treat rooms and apartments
are carefully selected to be safe, effective, and to have little
or no odor. Residents should not apply over-the-counter products
themselves.
Residents can help reduce pest problems by limiting the amount
of food in their rooms and apartments, and keeping their spaces
clean. Food should be stored in containers, and clutter should be
removed from the floors so as to not harbor pests.
To report a pest sighting, contact FIXIT by phone (76)FIX-IT
or online.
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| Carpenter
Ant: Range from 1/4 to 1/2 inches long and are black. They
are attracted to moist areas and nest in wood. Carpenter ants
do not feed on wood, they feed on fruit, grease, and sugar.
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Brown-Banded
Cockroach: Has two tan bands across the wings on its back.
They can be carried in from cardboard boxes, paper bags, food
cartons, clothing, electrical equipment, etc. They feed on food
scraps, grease, fruit, potatoes, cardboard boxes, and many other
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| Carpenter
Bee: Is 1/2 to 4/5 of an inch long with a blue-black, green
or purple metallic sheen on its hind end. Males are annoying
and aggressive around humans but are harmless because they do
not have stingers. They are found in 1/2 inch round holes which
they chew into wood sided buildings, fence posts, etc. They
are typically found in early spring to late summer. |
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Centipedes:
Are grayish-yellow with three longitudinal dark stripes, with
many legs sticking out from its side. They are usually found
in moist areas like, damp closets, bathrooms and basements.
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| Indian
Meal Moth: Color varies between dirty white, or brownish,
with a dark head. They can infest foods like grains, breakfast
foods, dried nuts, seeds, chocolate, powdered milk or dried
food. Dispose of infested food in a garbage bag into the dumpster.
No pesticides are needed to eradicate this pest. Cleaning with
a vacuum cleaner to get into the cracks and crevices of the
cabinets will help control this pest. |
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Paper
Wasp: Are 3/4 of an inch long, and have black skin
which is marked with a yellow, brown, or red pattern. Their
nests are made of paper, you can usually see the honeycombs,
and are placed in areas protected from the weather. |
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| Silverfish:
Range from 1/2 to 3/4 inches long, have a silvery to dirty gray
color. They are frequently found in sinks or bathtubs because
they fall in seeking moisture and then cannot climb out. Quite
active at night and run very quickly with a back and forth wiggling
motion. |
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Slab
Ant: Range from 1/8 to 1/4 inch in size, can be black, brown,
or red. They make their nests in sand usually under concrete
slabs. Their diet consists of sugar, grease, and food crumbs. |
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| Yellow
jackets: Are 1/2 inch long and are covered with a bright
yellow skin with black stripes. Yellow jacket nests are made
of paper and shaped somewhat like a football and are generally
found in protected areas such as underground or in trees. |
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