Tools and Resources
General InformationIdentification & Research Tools
Organizations & Institutions
Publications
Resources by Audience
General Information
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Predators, North Dakota State University
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Parasites and Pathogens, North Dakota State University
- Biting and Stinging Pests, NC State
- BugGuide.Net - Identification, Images, & Information for Insects, Spiders & Their Kin for the U.S. and Canada
- Bug Review, University of Illinois Extension
- Bug Tutorials, University of Florida
- ExToxNet: Information about Pesticide Risks
- Featured Creatures - in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms
- Insects.org
- Insects in the City, Texas Cooperative Extension
- Insect Repellent Products, NC Extension
- Integrated Pest Management in Missouri's Urban Environment, University of Missouri Extension
- IPM Tactics: Residential Integrated Pest Management, University of Minnesota
- Parasites of Man, by Stuart M. Bennett
- Pesticide Usage in the United States: History, Benefits, Risks, and Trends, University of Georgia Extension
- PestWorld.org, U.S. National Pest Management Association's official website
- Residential, Structural and Community Pests, NC State
- Urban Entomology (Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources)
- Urban Streams: Insects
Identification & Research Tools
Identification Keys & Tools
- AntWeb: Ants of the World
- Colorado Bug Mugs, Colorado State
- Common Household Pests (commercial resource)
- Hawaii’s Termites: An Identification Guide, University of Hawaii Extension
- Identifying the Formosan Subterranean Termite, University of Georgia
- Key to Identifying Common Household Ants, University of California Extension
- Keys to Insect and Other Pests of Man and Animals, NC Extension
- NC State Insect Museum Virtual Collection- explore and annotate at GigaPan.org
- Spider Pictures Slideshow: Black Widow vs. Brown Recluse, MedicineNet.com
- Stored Wheat Insect Identification Key, USDA
- Urban Spider Chart, University of Kentucky Extension
- Urban Water-Quality Management Insect Pests of Water Garden Plants, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Image Libraries
- Bug Review, University of Illinois Extension
- Color Plates of Indoor Pests, University of Delaware Extension
- Entomology on Postage Stamps, John Meyer, NC State
- Entophiles, Insects.org
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory Gallery
- Insect Images, University of Georgia and USDA Forest Service
- Living Jewels, Evolutionary Design Photography
- NC State Insect Museum Virtual Collection- explore and annotate at GigaPan.org
- MicroAngela's Electron Microscope Image Gallery
- Natural Enemies Gallery, UC IPM
- Subterranean Termite Photos, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Termite Gallery, University of Hawaii
- Urban Entomology, art exhibit by D. Cichon
Systematic Resources - NC State AgNIC for Systematic Entomology
Organizations & Institutions
Associations
- American Mosquito Control Association
- Entomological Society of America
- Florida Mosquito Control Association
- Insects Limited.com
- International Conference on Urban Pests (searchable proceedings)
- International Union for the Study of Social Insects
- National Conference on Urban Entomology
- National Pest Management Association (PestWorld.org)
- National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) - United Kingdom
- Société d’Entomologie du Canada-Entomological Society of Canada
Centers, Labs & Projects
- Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research & Education (NC CENTERE), NC State
- Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management, Purdue University
- Center for Urban & Structural Entomology, Texas A&M University
- Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES), University of Minnesota
- Center for Vector Biology, Rutgers University
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University of Florida
- Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture, University of Georgia
- Integrated Plant Protection Center, Oregon State
- Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory, USDA
- NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM), NC State
- Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue Extension
- Red Imported Fire Ant Project (RIFA), Texas Tech
- Red Imported Fire Ant Research, Louisiana State University
- Termite Project, University of Hawaii-Manoa
- Texas Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Project, Texas A&M University
- Tick Encounter Resource Center, University of Rhode Island
- Tick Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University
- UC IPM Online (Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program), University of California
- Urban Pest Control Research Center (.com)
- Urban Pest Management Center (UPMC), University of California-Berkeley
Governmental Programs
- Areawide Fire Ant Suppression, USDA ARS
- Imported Fire Ant and Household Insects Research Unit, USDA ARS
- National Formosan Subterranean Termite Program, USDA
- National Information System for the Regional IPM Centers, USDA
- National Pesticide Information Center
- National Termite Survey, New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board
- Red Imported Fire Ant Program, NC Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- South Australian Fire Ant Surveillance and Awareness Program, SARDI
- Texas Structural Pest Control Service
- Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Texas, Texas Department of State Health Services
- Veterinary, Medical and Urban Entomology National Program, USDA
University Programs
- Clemson University - Department of Entomology, Soils, and Plant Sciences: Household & Structural Urban Entomology
- Louisiana State University - Department of Entomology: Urban Entomology
- Michigan State University - Pesticide Safety Education Program
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension - IPM North Carolina
- North Carolina State University - Department of Entomology: Urban Structural Entomology
- Oregon State University - Entomology Program: Urban Entomology
- Penn State Entomology Extension - Urban and Public Health
- Purdue University - Urban Entomology
- Texas A&M University - Department of Entomology: Center for Urban & Structural Entomology
- Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences: Vector & Urban Pest Control
- University of Arizona - Urban Integrated Pest Management
- University of Arkansas Extension - Urban Entomology/Pest Management
- University of California-Davis - UC IPM Online (Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program)
- University of California-Riverside - Urban Entomology
- University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center: Entomology & Nematology
- University of Georgia Extension - Urban Pest Management Program (Griffin campus)
- University of Hawaii-Manoa - Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences: Entomology
- University of Kentucky - Department of Entomology: Insects and Human Health
- University of Illinois Cooperative Extension - Urban Programs Resource Network
- University of Maryland - Department of Entomology: Urban, Structural, and Green Industries Pest Management
- University of Minnesota - Department of Entomology
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Divisioin of Plant Sciences: Urban Entomology
- University of Nebraska-Linclon Extension - Turfgrass Entomology
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension - Urban Entomology
- University of Toronto - Centre for Urban and Community Studies: Urban Entomology Program
- Virginia Tech - Department of Entomology: Pesticide Programs
- Washington State University Extension: Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education
Publications
Books/Monographs
- Insects and Related Pests of Man and Animals: Some Important, Common and Potential Pests in the Southeastern United States, NC Extension
- IPM (Integrated Pest Management) of Midwest Landscapes
- Landscape Pests: Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Controlling the Dastardly Dozen
- Pocket Guide to Common Natural Enemies of Crop and Garden Pests in the Pacific Northwest
- Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology
- Radcliffe's World IPM Textbook, University of Minnesota
- Urban Entomology by Walter Ebeling (1975)
- Urban Integrated Pest Management, NC State
Magazines/Journals
- Cultural Entomology Digest
- Pest Control Technology (PCT) Magazine
- Pest Management News, University of Arkansas Extension
- Pest Management Professional Magazine
Series
- Annual Report of the Veterinary, Medical and Urban Entomology National Program, USDA
- Educational Materials from NDSU Agriculture and University Extension
- ENTfacts: Insect Advice, University of Kentucky
- Entomology Information Series, Clemson University
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory Publications
- Home, Garden, Turf, & Landscape Pests, UC IPM
- Insect Fact Sheets, Clemson University
- Insect Notes, NC State
- Insect Publications, Colorado State Extension
- Insects (Garden and Household) Publications, University of Minnesota Extension
- Iowa Insect Information Notes, Iowa State
- Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Fact Sheets: Insects & Mites, UMass Extension
- Landscape IPM Newsletters from Around the U.S.
- New England Pest Management Fact Sheet Finder, University of Maine Extension
- Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology
- Residential, Structural and Community Pests, NC State
- South Australian Research & Development Institute Entomology Publications
- University of Georgia Entomology Publications
- University of Missouri Extension Pests and Diseases Publications
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Pests & Wildlife Publications
- Urban and Public Health Entomology Publications, Penn State
Other
- EXTOXNET: The EXtension TOXicology NETwork
- New England Pest Management Fact Sheet Finder
- PRO (Pest Resources Online) New England, University of Maine Extension
- USDA Regional IPM Centers Information System (North Central/Northeastern/Southern/Western)
Resources by Audience
Homeowners
- Bed Bug Control in Residences, University of Minnesota
- Beneficial Insects, Capital District Community Gardens (NY)
- Beneficial Insects 101: A Guide to Buying and Using Beneficial Insects (.com)
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Predators, North Dakota State University
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Parasites and Pathogens, North Dakota State University
- Biting and Stinging Pests, NC State
- Carpet Beetles, Clothes Moths, North Dakota State Extension
- Cockroach Control Guide, Environmental Health Watch
- Common Household Pests (commercial resource)
- Controlling Carpenter Ants, Oregon State University Extension
- Controlling Mosquitoes Around Our Homes and Neighborhoods, University of Georgia Extension
- Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!, California Dept of Public Health
- Earth-Wise Guide to Beneficial Insects, Texas A&T Extension
- Garden Insects: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe Biological Pest Control (.com)
- Head Lice, UC Statewide IPM Project, UC-Davis
- Hiring a Pest Control Company, UC IPM
- Insect Repellent Products, NC Extension
- Insects in the City, Texas Cooperative Extension
- Keeping Pests Out of the Home with Fewer Pesticides and Using Pesticides Safely, University of Georgia
- Key to Identifying Common Household Ants, University of California Extension
- Managing the Japanese Beetle: A Homeowner’s Handbook, USDA-APHIS
- Mosquito Control Around the Home and in Communities, University of Arkansas Extension
- Mystery Bites and Itches - Arthropod and Non-Arthropod Sources in Colorado, Colorado State Extension
- Pesticide Safety for the Homeowner, University of Georgia Extension
- Pest Management In and Around Structures, North Carolina Extension
- Protect Yourself from Ticks, University of Georgia Extension
- Protect Yourself from Ticks and Lyme Disease, Rutgers Extension
- Reducing the Likelihood of Stings During Outdoor Activities, NC Extension
- Subterranean Termites: A Handbook for Homeowners, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Termite Control Services: Information for the Georgia Property Owner, University of Georgia Extension Bulletin 1241
- Termites "Bite" Into Pocketbook, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
- Urban Bee Gardens, University of California-Berkeley
Kids
- AES (Amateur Entomologists’ Society) Bug Club
Ant Jokes, University of Arkansas Extension - BioKIDS Critter Catalog: Insects
- Bug Bites and Stings, KidsHealth.org
- Class Insecta: Learn about the Planet’s Most Diverse Organisms, Insects.org
- Dot-to-Dot Tick
- Entomology on Postage Stamps, John Meyer, NC State
- Fun Mosquito Links, University of Florida Extension
- Insects and Spiders 101: Guide to Pet Insects and Tarantulas for Beginners
- HeadLice.Org for Kids
- Hidden Truth About Red Imported Fire Ants Coloring Book, University of Arkansas Extension
- Lifecycles and Games, Interactive Science Worksheets (.com)
- Lotsalegs Arthropods
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, National Geographic
- Pest Private Eye Game: The Case of IPM in Schools, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Pest World for Kids
Parents & Educators
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Predators, North Dakota State University
- Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Parasites and Pathogens, North Dakota State University
- Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management: Activities and Resources for Teaching K-6, MSU Pesticide Education
- Bug-Bytes: Educational Resources for Teachers, John Meyer, NC State
- Insects.org
- Integrated Pest Management for Iowa Schools: Lesson Plans
- Integrated Pest Management for Schools & Child Care Facilities, NC State
- Let’s Talk About Insects, University of Illinois Extension
- National School IPM Information Source, University of Florida
- Neato Mosquito: An Elementary Curriculum Guide, CDC
Parent/Teacher Resource Materials, University of Kentucky Department of Entomology - Parent’s Guide to the ‘Nitty Gritty” about Head Lice, University of Georgia Extension
- Pest World for Kids - includes games and lesson plans
- School Integrated Pest Management, Texas Cooperative Extension
- School IPM, University of Florida
- School’s Guide to the ‘Nitty Gritty” about Head Lice, University of Georgia Extension
Professionals
- Control of Bed Bugs in Residences: Information for Pest Control Companies (United States), University of Minnesota Extension
- National Pest Management Association (PestWorld.org)
- National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) - United Kingdom
- PCT (Pest Control Technology)
- Pest Control Portal (PCP)
- PestWeb.com
- Pesticide Safety Education Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Pesticide Safety Education Program, Michigan State
- Studying for the Urban and Industrial Entomology Specialty Exam (BCE)
