AgriLife Extension Entomology
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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- Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Production ConferenceUpper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Production Conference at Crescent – January 25, 2022 By Corrie BowenCounty Extension AgentTexas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceWharton County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Wharton, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado Counties are happy to announce the Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Conference for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. This year’s conference [...] read more21 hours ago
- Asian Lady Beetle Invasions
Seven spotted lady beetle on milkweed It is that time of year when Asian Lady Beetles make an appearance indoors, and usually in large numbers. While they can be a major nuisance, they shouldn’t cause panic and some simple exclusion practices can help prevent this issue [...] read more1 day ago - Upcoming MeetingsHowdy,We have several meetings coming up. The Western Rice Belt Production Conference and Upper Gulf Coast Grain Handlers Conference are going on Wednesday and Thursday this week at the El Campo Civic Center. Next week, on January 25, we'll have the Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain & Cotton Conference at the Fairgrounds, and on February 10 Wharton county will host [...] read more4 days ago
- Asian Lady Beetle InvasionsIt is that time of year when Asian Lady Beetles make an appearance indoors, and usually in large numbers. While they can be a major nuisance, they shouldn't cause panic and some simple exclusion practices can help prevent this issue in the future.Asian Lady Beetles are not native to Texas - they were introduced from Asia to the United States [...] read more4 days ago
- Victoria CEU Virtual Seminar – Thursday, January 27, 2022Program begins at 8:00 am Cost: $40 Registration Fee Registration online only at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-victoria-ceu-virtual-seminartickets-203190065957 ZOOM INVITE WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU REGISTER FLyer.Victoria CEU Virtual Seminar1.27.22 CEUs 1 General, 2 Laws & Regs, 2 Integrated Pest Management For Texas Department of Agriculture Private, Commercial, and Non- Commercial Licensed Pesticide Applicators AUXIN TRAINING AFTERWARD For more information call: Victoria County Extension [...] read more4 days ago
- Integrated pest management coordinator training 2022 dates setThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has announced the 2022 schedule for integrated pest management, IPM, coordinator training. Both one and two-day course options are offered. The first one-day school IPM coordinator training is Jan. 27 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Lubbock. This course is for new and veteran school IPM coordinators who need [...] read more5 days ago
- Auxin Training – January 18, 2022If you plan to apply Engenia, Extendimax, Tavium, and/or Enlist One/Enlist Duo in 2022, you must attend an auxin training. The Calhoun County AgriLife Extension Service will hold a 1-hour training Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 8:30 am Cost: $10 Location: Calhoun County Extension Office Auditorium 311 Henry Barber Way Port Lavaca, TX 77979 For questions call 361-552-9747 [...] read more2 weeks ago
- Updated SurveyHey everyone,I apologize, for some reason the link from the blog works, but the one from the email does not. For those of you on email, this one should work. https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gwSbRYDDrxTdUq Let me know if you have any trouble, have a good weekend everyone!Sincerely,Kate Crumley [...] read more1 month ago
- 2021 Upper Coast IPM Blog SurveyHowdy everyone,I've put together a short survey to evaluate the Upper Coast IPM Blog for this past year. If you have a chance, please fill out the survey via the anonymous link below. I will leave the survey active until Friday, December 17.https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gwSbRYDDrxTdUqThank you, and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!Sincerely, Kate Crumley [...] read more1 month ago
- Are ladybugs harmful? Annual swarms, home invasion raise questions about native, Asian beetlesSeven spotted lady beetle on milkweed The annual ladybug invasion appears to be in motion. Reports of ladybird beetles, commonly known as ladybugs, invading homes and structures across the southern U.S. have raised questions and concerns. According to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, ladybugs are definitely [...] read more2 months ago
- Announcing the 2022 School IPM Coordinator TrainingHowdy Everyone, AgriLife Extension is pleased to announce the 2022 school IPM coordinator training schedule. Make your plans to attend one of these trainings so that you can stay in compliance with TDA. Remember new IPM Coordinators must attend a 6-hour school IPM Coordinator training class within 6 months of appointment. And ALL school IPM coordinators need 6 hours of [...] read more2 months ago
- Fluffy Moths Flying
Eastern Buck Moth You may have noticed a emergence of fluffy black colored moths flying around or flapping around on the ground. I noticed this emergence this morning and have to believe there was something in the weather that has sparked them all to emerge from their pupal [...] read more2 months ago
