LuAnn Duncan
0000-0002-0001-7019

County agent

Extension educator II, OSU Extension Mahoning County, OH; and Extension agent III emeritus, family and consumer sciences and food systems, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Bushnell, FL

Publications

Are You Marrying the Right Person? Healthy Signs and Red Flags

LuAnn Duncan and Victor W. Harris

This document explores the importance of recognizing healthy relationship patterns and red flags before marriage. It introduces Dr. John Van Epp’s model, which outlines five key steps: knowing, trusting, relying, committing, and physical intimacy. The article emphasizes the need for these steps to progress sequentially to ensure a strong foundation. Additionally, it provides a checklist of 25 red flags to help individuals identify potential issues in their relationships. The goal is to help readers make informed decisions about their partners and build healthy, lasting relationships. Original publication date August 2012.

Integrated Pest Management in the Home: Have Birds Become a Bother? Facts About Birds

Katherine Allen, LuAnn Duncan, Nelly Nelson, Lisa Hamilton, Judy Corbus, Karen Stauderman, Faith Oi, Jim Davis, and Shelly Johnson

How do I stop birds from making a mess? How do I get them to leave? Although most birdwatching is a good experience, any bird can become a nuisance if they are unwanted, cause damage, or spread disease. Birdfeeders, spilled food, or uncovered trash cans are common attractants for unwanted birds. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Home Series is intended to provide answers to frequently asked questions, allay fears, and provide practical help to the public. This publication provides information to educate homeowners on appropriate and lawful ways to deal with birds who have become a nuisance.

Wild Game: Food Safety and Nutrition

Halie Corbitt, Shari Bresin, LuAnn Duncan, Katherine Allen, Brenda Marty-Jimenez, Amarat Simonne, Martha Maddox, Lori Wiggins, and Jill Breslawski

This publication discusses wild game and food safety, foodborne illnesses, shelf life, cooking temperature, and nutrition. Written by Halie Corbitt, Shari Bresin, LuAnn Duncan, Katherine Allen, Brenda Marty-Jimenez, Amarat Simonne, Martha Maddox, Lori Wiggins, and Jill Breslawski, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2022.

Pests in the Home Series: Bed Bugs

Lisa Hamilton, Katherine Allen, LuAnn Duncan, Nelly Nelson, Karen Stauderman, and Faith M. Oi

Bed bugs are wingless, blood-feeding insects. Adults are about 3/16 inch long, broadly flat, and oval with brownish color that can change to reddish-brown after feeding. They generally feed on people at night while they sleep, taking 3 to 10 minutes to feed and returning for more every seven to 10 days. Bites can itch but clear up within two to three weeks. Bed bugs infestations are preventable and controllable. While bed bugs do bite people and feed on blood, they are not known to transmit pathogens that can cause diseases in humans. This publication is intended to answer commonly asked questions about bed bugs.

Integrated Pest Management in the Home series: Does your head itch? Facts About Head Lice

Nelly Nelson, LuAnn Duncan, Jenny Rodriguez, Katherine Allen, Karen Stauderman, Lisa Hamilton, and Faith Oi

My head is itchy… could I have head lice? What are head lice? How do people get them? How do people inspect for them? How can people treat head lice? What should schools do about head lice? Will pesticides work? Will home remedies work? What can happen?! Integrative Pest Management in the Home to the rescue! The IPM at Home Series is a county faculty initiative intended to provide answers to frequently asked questions about household pests. This publication answers common questions about head lice. Aimed at the general public and delivered in a friendly, matter-of-fact style, it is intended to allay fears and provide practical help for people experiencing a common—and fortunately eminently solvable—problem.

Integrated Pest Management in the Home: Has Your House Gone Batty? Facts about Bats

Shelly Johnson, LuAnn Duncan, Katherine Allen, Judy Corbus, Faith Oi, Karen Stauderman, Katherine Marin, Nelly Nelson, and Maria Portelos-Rometo

Are there bats in my house? Why? And what should I do about it? Bats are the only major predator of night-flying insects, which makes them an important part of our ecosystem. Occasionally, a single bat or group of bats find their way into a human-made structure. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Home series is intended to answer frequently asked questions, allay fears, and provide practical help to the public. All bats in Florida are protected, and it is important to seek assistance and follow state and federal laws. This publication provides information to educate homeowners on appropriate and lawful ways to deal with bats in buildings.

Healthy Living Lifestyle Habits: Land and Sea

Razieh Farzad, Brittany J. Scharf, James E. Davis, LuAnn Duncan, and JanaFaye Anderson

This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department provides information for the general public about the benefits of incorporating land- and water-based natural resource activities to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Written by Razieh Farzad, Brittany Scharf, Jim E. Davis, LuAnn Duncan, and Jana Anderson.

Energy Efficient Homes: Indoor Air Quality and Energy

Kathleen C. Ruppert, Wendell A. Porter, Randall A. Cantrell, and Hyun-Jeong Lee

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

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