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- The Fungus Among Us – Restoring Ecosystems and Controlling Pests
Special article by Marcia Anderson, PhD, LTE; U.S. EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management It’s that time of year to take a walk through a forest or your neighborhood. Are seeing mushrooms, the reproductive structure of a fungus, growing on rotting tree trunks or decaying woodchips? One of the main benefits of fungi is that they help break down [...] read more1 week ago - Texas A&M Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series – 2020
Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series We are particularly excited about our Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series this year. This program has traditionally been a single-day in-person program with 5 speakers (Texas A&M Greenhouse and Nursery Symposium). However, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 this year, we have opted for converting this program into a web series. This gives the attendees [...] read more1 week ago - Texas A&M Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series – 2020
Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series We are particularly excited about our Greenhouse and Nursery Webinar Series this year. This program has traditionally been a single-day in-person program with 5 speakers (Texas A&M Greenhouse and Nursery Symposium). However, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 this year, we have opted for converting this program into a web series. This gives the attendees [...] read more1 week ago - 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 more1 month 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 month 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 more1 month 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 more2 months 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 more2 months 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 2020-09-302 months ago
