Pesticides and Pest Control

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A screwworm maggot.
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
May 27, 2026

Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 27, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day banner hanging on black pipe fence in green field
May 26, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 9 in Thrall

Emerging technologies, precision agriculture tools, crop pests to highlight program

Wheat in a field
May 21, 2026

McLennan County producers invited to West Side Turn Row Meeting June 16 

Crop scouting, commodity markets and drone demonstration highlight free field event

Turf
May 13, 2026

Pesticide use in turfgrass systems workshop set for June 3 in Pearland

Six continuing education units available for pesticide applicators

man in a maroon shirt speaking into a microphone
May 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension remembers pesticide safety educator Don Renchie

Renchie dedicated more than 32 years to advancing pest management educational programs across Texas

people walk in waist-high green wheat
April 30, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife wheat field day set for May 14 in Bushland

Disease and insect updates, forage discussion and tour on agenda

Bed bugs congregate in a mattress seam.
April 28, 2026

Bed bugs: How to spot them, prevent them and protect your home

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to avoid bed bug infestations

White grapes on the vine
April 23, 2026

9th annual Central Texas Vines and Wines program set for May 12 in Waco

Pest management, pruning, fruit quality, irrigation, local wine sampling on the agenda

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 3, 2026

Entomologist Scotty Yang brings invasive insect expertise to Texas A&M

New researcher, educator advances science-based pest management in Texas

pasture mealybugs on a crop
February 25, 2026

Virtual pesticide continuing education units program slated for March 6

AgriLife Extension webinar open to applicators across the state

A close-up of a New World screwworm fly.
February 24, 2026

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks

Bales of hay in a Texas field.
February 10, 2026

South Central Texas Ag Conference set for Feb. 25 in Hempstead

Five continuing education units offered, drone demonstration among program highlights

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
January 30, 2026

Santana tackles damaging pests as new Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist in Weslaco

Researcher brings global perspective to integrated pest management in South Texas

New World Screwworm specimen on a pin
January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

A herd of cattle running in a field
January 16, 2026

Brazos Valley Continuing Education Unit Conference set for Jan. 30 in Caldwell

AgriLife Extension event to offer five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units 

Rows of cotton in a field
January 12, 2026

Annual Red River Crops Conference slated for Jan. 20-21 in Altus, Oklahoma

Conference provides agricultural producers with timely management information

A tractor spraying a field of crops
December 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers pesticide applicator training in Amarillo

Classes held on Jan. 14, March 18, May 20 and June 10

A sprayer arm spraying a field
December 26, 2025

Pesticide workshop slated for Jan. 15 in Palo Pinto 

Course will offer five continuing education units

A tractor spraying a field of crops
December 23, 2025

East Region Texas A&M AgriLife Conference and Expo set for Jan. 16 in Tyler

Event offers Texas Department of Agriculture and Structural Pest Control Service continuing education units