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.
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- Are ladybugs harmful? Annual swarms, home invasion raise questions about native, Asian beetles
Seven 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 days 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 more1 week ago - Fluffy Moths FlyingEastern Buck MothYou 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 cases as adults.These moths are none other than the adult form of those (maybe [...] read more2 weeks ago
- Blacklands and Upper Gulf Coast IPM Audio Update SurveyHowdy everyone,Below are links for a short survey on the weekly audio updates for the Blacklands and Upper Gulf Coast region. Please fill out the one that best fits your profession. The links will close tomorrow. I appreciate the feedback, thank you, all!Crop Advisor / Consultant: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WH7KxIT9OZcDLE Ag Industry and Media: https://agrilife.az1. [...] read more4 weeks ago
- 2021 Cotton Variety TrialsThe results of the Cotton Variety trials for South Texas can be found at the link below: PRELIMINARY 2021 RACE and Monster summaries [...] read more1 month ago
- Third Time is a Charm! Native Bee Program LOCATION!Apologies for any emails that went out to those subscribed to this blog. The location for the Native Bees Presentation on October 20th (see post below) will be located at:Kendall County Courthouse3rd floor in the commissioner’s court room201 E. San Antonio Ave, Boerne, Tx10am var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' [...] read more2 months ago
- CORRECTION on Native Bee Presentation LocationIf you are planning to attend the Native Bee Presentation from the previous blog, please be aware that the location is the Heath Library! Any questions, please reach out to the Kendall County Extension Office at 830-249-9343. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-13075353-1"); [...] read more2 months ago
- Time to Test the Soil for NutrientsFertilizer cost has been rising over the past year creating more need to test the soil in your fields for nutrient content and fertilizer recommendations. Since 2013, we have sampled fields and found soil nitrogen levels ranging between 11 and 168 lbs N per acre. This can be a opportunity to reducing costs without affecting yields. On average, fields can [...] read more2 months ago
- Native Bee Program – October 20, 2021 in BoerneDid you know that honey bees are not native to the Americas? Before they were introduced, our native plants relied on native bees and other pollinators to help them out! Learn all about native bees, where they live, what they like to nest in, how to recognize them, and how to encourage them.If you can't be a beekeeper, you can [...] read more2 months ago
- Green June Bugs On the HorizonThis weekend, I spotted my first mating swarm of Green June Bugs and it is about that time of year when these guys stump outdoor lovers with their loud flying and buzzing close to the ground.Sometimes people think they are bumblebees or wasps because of the buzzing sound their wings produce. In flight, they do somewhat appear to be bumblebee [...] read more3 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 more4 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 more5 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 more6 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 more10 months 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 year ago