Bugs and Insects

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November 22, 2023

How to help beneficial insects survive winter

Keep them snug as a bug in a natural rug

November 22, 2023

Brush and forage conference set for Dec. 6 in Seguin

Event features topics on insect pests and weed management

November 6, 2023

Conserving nature in Texas

Texas Master Naturalist Program celebrates milestone anniversary

September 13, 2023

Boll weevil eradication most successful pest insect elimination program

30 years ago, Texas A&M AgriLife joined an ambitious effort that still reaps benefits

September 11, 2023

Pests indoors on the rise as Texas heat, drought continues

AgriLife Extension offers advice on ants, scorpions, rodents and more

June 22, 2023

Texas A&M entomology student organizations partner to strengthen interest in research opportunities

Provide mentorship, professional development, recruitment to current and prospective students

June 8, 2023

Top five tips for supporting pollinators this summer

Mother Nature’s messengers need consideration year-round

April 27, 2023

Global impact: Locust research

Video: Locust outbreaks impact the livelihoods of one in 10 people on the planet

April 27, 2023

Searching for a global solution to locust outbreaks

Locust swarms impact lives and livelihoods for 1 in 10 people around the world

April 14, 2023

Hullabloom Fest at the Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University set for April 22

Spring celebration promotes fun, educational activities for all

March 8, 2023

What is weed science?

Soil and crop sciences students, faculty members dedicated to improving production agriculture through the study of weeds

December 12, 2022

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

Is the kissing plant a kiss of death for trees?

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October 26, 2022

New entomologists bolster AgriLife Extension pest programs

Specialists to serve agriculture, urban integrated pest management

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October 24, 2022

New moon marks end of monarch-spotting season

Last chance for Texans to catch a glimpse before butterflies continue to Mexico

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September 8, 2022

Snout butterflies again nosing through Texas

This year’s emergence likely smaller than years past

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August 1, 2022

Monarch butterflies facing battle royal for survival

Pollinators placed on international conservation organization’s Red List as endangered  

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June 29, 2022

Yellow garden spiders good for yards, gardens

Help keep pest insect populations in check

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June 13, 2022

Learn about butterflies, bring them to your garden

New online course covers the “B to Y” of a butterfly

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April 22, 2022

Texas Master Naturalist volunteer journeys into space

Kjell Lindgren to command SpaceX shuttle on mission to International Space Station

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August 24, 2021

2021 ‘Growing Good Kids’ book award winners named

Winning books focus on purpose, teamwork and community involvement