Chigger season tips to beat the itch
AgriLife Extension entomologist talks all things chiggers, from why they make you itch to ways to avoid them
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May 24, 2024
May 22, 2024
Beyond milkweed: creating a migratory oasis for monarchs
Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration
May 16, 2024
Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist discusses all things mosquitoes – from types to tips to protect yourself
May 6, 2024
Texas tarantula tango: Understanding their annual hunt for food, love
Getting to know these gentle giants and why they are on the move
April 18, 2024
Three Texas A&M AgriLife professors honored for outstanding contributions to science
American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes excellence in research and innovation
April 5, 2024
Spring fun blooms at the Hullabloom Fest in the Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University
April 20 event includes educational activities, games and crafts
April 4, 2024
National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden — or start one
AgriLife Extension gardening guide for April
April 1, 2024
Urban tick workshop set for April 16-17 in Dallas
Event focuses on prevention and management
March 20, 2024
Spring is the time for Texans to ‘two-step’ toward fire ant control
AgriLife Extension method is a safe, effective way to manage imported red fire ants
March 1, 2024
Training sessions for termite and household pest control set in March in Dallas
March 14 and March 21 events will be held at the Integrated Pest Management Experience House
February 16, 2024
Catching the bug for bugs
Kwency Ashley ’24 seeks dual degrees and a dream career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
February 15, 2024
Registration is open for spring vector management continuing education courses on Feb. 22
Courses educate municipal personnel in managing mosquitoes and other pests
February 1, 2024
Spring integrated pest management seminar set for Feb. 15 in Dallas
Continuing education units will be available for participants
January 11, 2024
Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference set for Jan. 25 in Amarillo
Event features pesticide safety, right-of-way, turf and ornamental pest management presentations
January 10, 2024
Winter Garden Row Crop Conference set for Jan. 29 in Hondo
Conference focuses on corn, cotton and sorghum crops
January 8, 2024
Wheat Scout School set for Jan. 22 in Bartlett
Workshop topics include wheat variety development, weed and pest management.
December 29, 2023
West Plains Crops Conference set for Jan. 12 in Levelland
Includes session on how to protect cotton crops from insects and pests
December 28, 2023
Are swarming ladybugs harmful?
Annual swarms in homes raise questions about native, Asian beetles
December 13, 2023
What is that fuzzy black caterpillar?
Woollybear caterpillar makes its seasonal journey to overwinter
November 30, 2023
AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec. 14
In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units
