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We are located throughout the State and can provide advice on control of urban, structural, landscape, garden, veterinary and agricultural pests, and pests that are threats to human health. Our information is backed by science and research at Texas A&M and other universities and is made practical and relevant by Extension Entomologists, educators or agents who work in each county, right where you live.
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- Pradia and UpTake – Green Peach Aphid Suppression
We tested Pradia as a foliar and three different drench rate applications, as well as KleenGrow as a foliar application, to suppress green peach aphids on potted pansies. Pradia as a foliar application may have provided greater suppression by 3 days after treatment compared to the drench applications; however, all Pradia treatments (all drench rates and foliar application) provided very [...] read more52 mins ago - David Newburn
Mr. Newburn has been working on the Six Legged Aggie Team since late 2018. He worked for the previous extension program specialist in IPM (Dr. Scott Ludwig) and brings expertise gained from working at one of the ornamental facilities nearby. He is an invaluable asset to the team. [...] read more1 hour ago - David NewburnMr. Newburn has been working on the Six Legged Aggie Team since late 2018. He worked for the previous extension program specialist in IPM (Dr. Scott Ludwig) and brings expertise gained from working at one of the ornamental facilities nearby. He is an invaluable asset to the team. [...] read more1 hour ago
- 2020 Cotton Variety Trial Results
The Cotton Variety Trial in Calhoun and Refugio Counties. These tests should be used along with other similar tests from South Texas to help determine the what to plant next year. Port Lavaca, TX Austwell, TX Bonnieview, TX [...] read more19 hours ago - Landscape and Ornamental PestsThis slide set is intended for the Master Volunteer Entomology Training on October 14th, 2020. The set contains information on general integrated pest management, basics of insect identification (larval forms), covers basics of some of the most common culprits (life cycles and identification), and covers management basics. Landscape and Ornamental Pest Management Presentation Handout [...] read more2 weeks ago
- Landscape and Ornamental PestsThis slide set is intended for the Master Volunteer Entomology Training on October 14th, 2020. The set contains information on general integrated pest management, basics of insect identification (larval forms), covers basics of some of the most common culprits (life cycles and identification), and covers management basics. Landscape and Ornamental Pest Management Presentation Handout [...] read more2 weeks ago
- Getting the Bugs Out: Bed Bug Training 2020
Alan Brown instructing how to use steam for bed bug management. IPM Experience House: Getting the Bugs Out: Bed Bug Training 2020 is here to help you understand this old but new foe the “Bed Bug.” Long-time bed bug specialist for ABC Home and Commercial Services, Alan Brown, Staff Entomologist/ [...] read more2 weeks ago - 2020 South Texas Farm and Ranch Show
October 28-29, 2020 The 2020 South Texas Farm and Ranch Show will be a virtual seminar. REGISTRATION OPEN THRU OCTOBER 29TH AT: https://2020southtexasfarmandranchshow.eventbrite.com $20 PER PERSON – PER DAY – No Refunds [...] read more3 weeks ago - SPN: Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus is on the rise.
According to the calendar we are entering the season of fall. For Texans, this means football (hopefully) and battling mosquitoes on your campuses. This particular insects will make you itch, scratch, and sometimes even say bad words. With the help of Dr. Sonja Swiger,Associate Professor & Veterinary/Medical Extension Entomologist, AgriLife Extension this article will help explain the symptoms of [...] read more3 weeks ago - Phaseout of Most Bt Corn Hybrids Proposed
My recent post discussed the proposal by EPA to drastically change the resistance management regulations around Bt corn and cotton. You can submit a comment here before November 9th. The proposal is hard to find on the EPA website, so I have reposted it here. Part of the plan is to phase out all single toxin Bt corn hybrids within three years, and all pyramid [...] read moreSource: FOCUS on Entomology West TexasPublished on 2020-09-304 weeks ago - 2020 Fall IPM Virtual Conference
Erfan Vafaie and Becky Grubbs Bowling make up the AgriLife Team of Green Aggies, they will share their knowledge with you are our Fall IPM seminar For anyone who needs structural or ag CEU credits in turf and ornamental pest management, 2020 Fall IPM Conference [...] read more1 month ago - 2020 Fall IPM Virtual ConferenceErfan Vafaie and Becky Grubbs Bowling make up the AgriLife Team of Green Aggies, they will share their knowledge with you are our Fall IPM seminar For anyone who needs structural or ag CEU credits in turf and ornamental pest management, 2020 Fall IPM Conference [...] read more1 month ago
