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
- Winter Storm of Texas – what impact did it have on insects?
It is only natural after having a very unprecedent storm like Uri that just shut down Texas, to start thinking of what other impacts will we see. As an entomologist, the questions I am receiving are along the lines of "how did or will the storm impact the insects this year?"Since I grew up in Florida and did my schooling [...] read more1 day ago - CEU classes for Vector Management
As we slowly enter into spring, we start to prepare for the mosquito season that will be here soon. We never know what the season will be like but one thing is for sure, we all need to keep our TDA pesticide licenses up-to-date and receive our yearly CEUs.As a non-commercial political subdivision license holder (apply pesticides for your job), [...] read more3 days 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 more7 days ago - Persistent, Friendly Nematodes Control Corn Rootworm in Texas and New Mexico: February 18th PresentationTexas A&M Extension Entomology has been conducting a joint research project with Dr. Elson Shields from Cornell University for the last four years. We have shown that persistent, insect-killing nematodes (that are harmless to plants) have the ability to lower corn root damage whether the crop is Bt or non-Bt. And these nematodes persist for many years and just keep [...] read more3 weeks ago
- Upcoming Extension Crop Production Meetings
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold several meeting in the coming days to provide information on the latest developments in crop production and CEUs for pesticide applicator licenses. Most of these meetings will be online and will require registration prior to the meeting. Tuesday, January 26 – 8 am to 2 pm Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain & Cotton [...] read more1 month ago - Join the Bug Club!
No matter where you are in the state (or world), you can join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Bug Club! We are meeting virtually, once a week, March through May.Fall was our first Bug Club series, and back by popular demand, we have developed a Spring series! Bug Club is an opportunity for youth interested in entomology and insects to learn [...] read more1 month ago - Auxin Training – January 20, 2021
If you plan to apply Engenia, Extendimax, Tavium, and/or Enlist One/Enlist Duo in 2021, you must attend an auxin training. The Calhoun County AgriLife Extension Service will hold a 1hour training Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Time: 9:00 am Cost: $10 Location: Calhoun County Extension Office Auditorium 186 Henry Barber Way Port Lavaca, TX 77979 For questions call 361-552-9747 [...] read more1 month ago - UPPER GULF COAST VIRTUAL FEED GRAIN & COTTON CONFERENCEJanuary 26, 2021 8 am – 2 pm REGISTRATION IS FREE. All attendees are required to register through EventBrite. Registration will not be held the day of the event. The 2021 Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain & Cotton Conference will offer growers and others the opportunity to hear presentations from the top Extension and Research scientists from Texas as well [...] read more1 month ago
- Victoria CEU Virtual SeminarThursday, January 28, 2021 Program begins at 8:00AM Cost: $40 Registration Fee 5 CEUs (2-General, 2-Laws & Regs, 1-Integrated Pest Management) For Texas Department of Agriculture Private, Commercial, and Non-Commercial Licensed Pesticide Applicators Registration online only at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victoria-ceu-virtual-seminar-tickets-128551784849 AUXIN TRAINING AFTERWARD Flyer for Victoria CEU Virtual Seminar For more information call: Victoria County Extension Office – [...] read more1 month ago
- Online Beekeeping 101 Course
If 2021 has you thinking about keeping bees, but don't know where to start, Texas A&M AgriLife has developed an online series of Beekeeping 101 Classes to get you started!This series covers the basics of beekeeping, starting with understanding the honey bee biology, what to purchase for tools and equipment, where to purchase those items, and how and where to [...] read more2 months ago
Mosquitos
- Dr. Samuel VezeneghoDr. 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 more7 days 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 more5 months ago - Dr. Mike Merchant Retires After 30+ Years with Extension
Dr. Merchant discussing caterpillar control during an IPM class The Department of Entomology and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service celebrated the retirement of a longtime professor and Extension Entomologist during a virtual celebration held on August 7. Merchant, a Professor and Extension Entomologist in Dallas, will be retiring on August 31. He [...] read more5 months ago