Pesticides and Pest Control

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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

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

A group of cattle at a feeding trough.
December 22, 2025

64th Blackland Income Growth Conference set on Jan. 6-7 in Waco

Conference held in conjunction with Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
December 17, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new agronomist to serve Texas High Plains

Heflin brings 27 years of experience to new position

a man in a Texas A&M sweatshirt stands in waist-high, green wheat.
December 3, 2025

Crop, livestock risk protection seminar set on Dec. 17 across Panhandle, South Plains

AgriLife Extension offers in-person locations in 42 counties, 8 continuing education units

A man and young boy ride horses next to a pond.
November 24, 2025

District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar slated for Dec. 11 in multiple Central Texas locations

AgriLife Extension educational event to focus on integrated pest management

farm show display with large orange tractor
November 12, 2025

AgriLife Extension provides education at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show

Continuing education units, market outlooks and beef cattle management on the agenda

A tractor spraying a field
November 4, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosts Nov.19 online pesticide program 

Course to offer five continuing education units

a black spray bar for chemical applicators
October 24, 2025

South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview

Continuing education units and pesticide applicator license training are offered

Two hands holding a bunch of discolored rice stalks
October 15, 2025

AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies

Scientists mapping pest behavior, identifying viral drivers and shaping new producer guidance for 2026 planting

Pesticide products sitting on a table
October 13, 2025

Pesticide applicator recertification slated for Nov. 6 in Beaumont

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course will offer continuing education units 

screwworm fly
September 29, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife to aim eBeam at New World screwworm fight

Collaboration targets screwworm reproduction with new 'eBeam' technology