Our extension entomologists are active bloggers. Go to our resources page to see a full list of our members blogs, or see below for an aggregated feed of our blogs.
General
- 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 more23 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
- 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
- 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
Mosquitos
- Bugged by Bugs we want to hear from you.Has this year had you bugged by bugs? Like many of you even those of us who work in entomology, pest control, school maintenance, or live somewhere in Texas you have seen your fair share of insect pests this year. If you have seen more pests around your home and you have treated for those pesky pests, we would [...] read more5 months ago
- ‘Bugs by the Yard’ and ‘Unwanted Guests’ cover Texas insects and pests
Check out the pollinator gardening Bugs by the Year podcast These two bug-based podcasts launched by Texas A&M AgriLife experts allows you to learn on the “fly” by enjoying a podcast on your time schedule. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have launched two new podcast series: “Bugs [...] read more7 months ago - Mosquito populations booming after rains: Three varieties to worry about, control and repel
Biting mosquitoes like this Aedes variety prefer different breeding sites and are active at different times throughout a day. That familiar buzz and bite are signs that mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension [...] read more8 months ago - Dr. Samuel Vezenegho
Dr. Samuel Vezenegho is has been added as an invaluable member of the SixLegged Aggie Team. He earned his PhD in Medical Entomology and a Master of Science with distinction in Molecular Cell Biology, from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. During this time, he focused on the systematics and insecticide resistance mechanisms in African malaria mosquito vectors. Dr. [...] read more11 months ago