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Insects of West Virginia - Thumbnail galleries assist in identification. Species pages typically include several photographs, plus life history information. This growing site currently focuses on Beetles, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, and Treehoppers.
Macro photo gallery - Macro photo gallery of insects, spiders and other arthropods.
Maine Forest Service Insect Collection - 54,000 specimens. Primarily specimens collected during MFS field work and serves as a reference collection of Maine forest insects.
Bee Removal in Sacramento - We do live bee removal and relocation of bees in the Sacramento Valley and Bay Area of California.
Colorado potato beetle bibliography - Over 700 references of peer-reviewed English-language publications on various aspects of the Colorado potato beetle biology and management. The references can be browsed by category or searched using keywords.
Colorado potato beetle website - Website dedicated to the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say). Includes information on beetle biology, pest status, history, management options, insecticide resistance, as well as a searchable bibliography containing over 700 peer-reviewed English-language publications.
World Catalog of Sphaeroceridae (Diptera) - Includes all taxa described in the family from 1800 to 2000. 1,344 valid species group taxa and 124 genus-group taxa. World bibliography with 1,386 references (including biological, ecological, etc. references). Authors: ROHÁČEK, J.; MARSHALL, S.A.; NORRBOM, A.L.; BUCK, M.; QUIROS, D.I. & SMITH, I. Print version published 2001 by Slezské Zemské Muzeum, Opava, 414 pp.
Carabidae of the World - Database of Carabidae of the World, taxonomy, sinonimy, distribution, filter by country, pdf-library, image gallery, photo of type material, forum.
Eversmannia - Entomological Research in Russia and adjacent regions - A Russian-language entomological journal, some issues are available in pdf format.
Brown Recluse Spider - information, pictures and links - Information about the brown recluse spider and its ecology. The site is of scientific nature focusing on information from peer reviewed sources.

ACORN - alternative control outreach research network. Network of Master Gardeners, extension educators and university researchers interested in reducing pesticide use in home gardens
Bug Tutorials - Authorized for pesticide applicator training CEUs in Arizona, Florida, Vermont and West Virginia. Excellent for training in many categories. Requires Windows operating system.
Butterfly Art - Butterfly art designs: artistically arranged specimens of butterflies, beetles and arachnids set either mounted in frames or acrylic domes
Catch-fly.com - Catch-fly provides solutions to all your home insect pest control problems and is aimed at achievable, environmentally safe pest control. Rid your home of flies. Discover natural pest control. From aphids to mosquitoes ..any pest ... try us; call us.
Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management - Purdue University
Cockroach Images CD-ROM - CD-ROM containing 60 different images of cockroaches commonly encountered or found in culture. Images are provided in three different sizes and resolutions: print quality, display for large audiences and web-optimized.
Dr. Don's Termite Pages - Basic information for the consumer and student. What termites do, why they do it and, how to avoid problems. Comments on biology and ecology as well as hints for choosing pest control companies.
Elementary Urban IPM Curriculum - exploring urban integrated pest management. K-6
Featured Creatures - A continuously growing Florida Web site providing detailed information on description, distribution, damage, and management (if necessary) of various Florida organisms (insects, spiders, mites, snails, nematodes, etc.) as well as scientific references, links to recommended pesticides and more. Over 350 publications with thousands of color photographs and line drawings.
Forest and Shade Tree Insects of Florida - for identifying, understanding, and managing the insects affecting forest and shade trees in Florida.
Horticulture and Home Pest Newsletter - from Iowa State University
IPM Institute of North America - independent non-profit organization formed in 1998 to foster recognition and rewards in the marketplace for goods and service providers who practice IPM
IPM Manual for Home and Garden Pests in British Columbia - Canada
IPM Online Homestudy Courses - from University of Connecticut. Non-credit.
LivingWithBugs - Least-toxic solutions to insect and mite problems for homeowners, small business and the medical community.
Ozpest - reference system for urban insects and their control. Keys to urban insect pests, timber damage, stored product damage. University of Queensland, Australia
PCT Online - Pest Control Technology and Service Technician magazines Includes MSDS label information.
Pest Control Magazine - monthly publication reaches pest control operators, researchers, entomologists and others who are interested in learning more about the biology, behavior, business and control of structural pests.
Pest Control Portal - portal site and search engine for the professional pest control industry.
Pests in and Around the Home - Knowledgebase of pests of humans, pets, structures, lawns and landscapes. CD-ROM contains information on pest biology, life cycle, identification keys, distribution, damage, and management. Hundreds of color photographs. HTML version works on Mac or PCs. Version 2.0.
Regional IPM Resource Manual - The SCC IPM website and the Regional IPM Resource Manual (CD-ROMprovides public agencies & communities including entomologists with access to information, tools and networks that maximize opportunities for pesticide reduction in Non-Crop Production Agriculture & Structural IPM Programs. The information will help entomologists to understand how to design, implement and administer pest managment programs in Urban, Industrial and Non production agriculture environments. An excellent resource for practicing entomologists.
School IPM - integrated pest management in schools
School IPM Lesson Plans - K-12 lesson plans that teach integrated pest management concepts
Stored Product Pest Images CD-ROM - CD-ROM containing 81 different images of stored product pests commonly encountered. Images are provided in three different sizes and resolutions: print quality, display for large audiences and web-optimized.
Termites of North America and the World - University of Toronto. Wealth of urban entomology information.
The International Database on Insect Disinfestation and Sterilization - IDIDAS provides information on disinfestation and sterilization of arthropod species, with dosage levels and conditions, efficacy and references. For researchers, phytosanotary regulators, plant protection services and SIT facility and food irradiation operations personnel.
The UC Guide to Solving Garden and Landscape Problems - 40 fruit and vegetable crops and 80 ornamental plants, each with its own pest species list. Management strategies for more than 600 common pests with 2800 separate information screens and 4800 color photographs
Urban Entomology - Pest and pest management information for home owners and small business in Oregon from Oregon State University.