How to get rid of fire ants: Expert tips that work
Science-backed fire ant treatments to protect lawns, gardens and pastures
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March 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry
Fact sheet targets invasive insect threat to Texas’ ornamental, nursery industry
February 6, 2026
AgriLife Extension offers school pest management trainings statewide
New charter school requirements drive expanded 2026 schedule from Feb. 12 through May 7
October 9, 2025
AgriLife Extension publishes fact sheet on invasive pasture mealybug
Experts share latest insights and monitoring recommendations as invasive pest threatens Texas pastures
September 17, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service shares cotton jassid guidance
An invasive pest – the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper – has prompted experts in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M Department of Entomology to mobilize monitoring efforts, assess potential impacts and prepare strategies to protect the future of Texas cotton production.
September 4, 2025
Light-based insect analysis sharpens forensic timelines
Researchers have developed a technique that uses infrared light and machine learning to reveal the sex of blow fly larvae found on human remains.
July 2, 2025
Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection
Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites
April 7, 2025
AgriLife Extension guides statewide urban pest control
Pest management program helps protect Texas schools, businesses, homes through research and outreach
November 27, 2024
Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control
Research collaboration lays foundation for genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks
November 14, 2024
What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?
AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it
October 1, 2024
The strange types of spiderwebs found in nature
AgriLife Extension specialist unravels the strategies of different spiderweb styles
July 26, 2024
Registration open for Wilson County Master Gardener fall certification training in Floresville
14-week course runs Aug. 20-Nov. 19
July 26, 2024
Beef cattle management meeting set for Aug. 22 in Vega
July 5, 2024
Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 26 in Overton
Will cover latest issues in greenhouse, nursery pests
July 3, 2024
AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville
AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville
July 1, 2024
Pecan mini short course set for July 15 in San Marcos
Event part of Texas Pecan Growers Association annual meeting
June 13, 2024
Nuisance wildlife management program set for June 27 in Georgetown
Residents will learn latest techniques, resources to control nuisance wildlife
June 5, 2024
Crop field day set for June 14 in Somerville
Tour stops feature latest research, equipment demonstrations
April 22, 2024
Cotton scouting schools will be held in Buckholts, El Campo, Ennis in May
Programs will focus on pest scouting on cotton
