Pesticides and Pest Control

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a green armyworm on a green branch
November 1, 2024

Annual fall pest management seminar slated for Nov. 20 in Dallas

Event includes full day of pesticide applicator training

A man driving a tractor spraying a field
November 1, 2024

Online pesticide program offered Nov. 21

Course will offer five continuing education units

An array of pesticide sprayers sitting on the dirt ground
October 28, 2024

AgriLife Extension to host pesticide license training Nov. 13 in Floresville

Program will prepare participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exams

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
October 28, 2024

New Texas A&M AgriLife faculty member to support research on plant-fungal interactions

Baoye He joins Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology

A cow and calf in front of others in a green pasture
October 8, 2024

53rd annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic set for Oct. 25 in Brenham

Presentations, live cattle and drone demonstrations highlight the day’s events

A closeup of a field cricket
September 24, 2024

Why crickets swarm in the fall

Avoid the annoyance of annual cricket swarms around homes, businesses.

September 20, 2024

Future of Precision Agricultural Sprayer Technology program Oct. 4 in Thrall

Precision sprayer, drone demonstrations focus topics

September 4, 2024

Pesticide applicator recertification program Sept. 27 in Bryan

Aquatic habitat management and fish management strategies among topics discussed

August 30, 2024

Pesticide applicator training course set for Sept. 19 in Waco

Course will prepare individuals for private pesticide applicator exam

August 20, 2024

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 10 in Hewitt

Continuing education units will be offered to pesticide applicator license holders

A man is demonstrating machinery and a drone on a corn plot.
August 9, 2024

Randall County Agriculture Day and Crops Tour set for Aug. 27 in Canyon

Sessions feature program updates, equipment demonstrations

July 16, 2024

Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock

A greenhouse is filled with tomato plants.
July 5, 2024

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 26 in Overton

Will cover latest issues in greenhouse, nursery pests

A tractor sprays a crop on a farm.
July 2, 2024

Private pesticide applicator training set for July 17 in Waco

Course prepares participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exam

July 1, 2024

Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake

Rustom intends to address grower needs, increase efficiency and profitability

Three black vultures are standing in a pasture.
June 13, 2024

Nuisance wildlife management program set for June 27 in Georgetown

Residents will learn latest techniques, resources to control nuisance wildlife

Rice plants in a field.
June 11, 2024

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25

50th annual field day to feature latest rice research, policy updates

Three brown and tan German Cockroaches sitting on a while surface.
May 29, 2024

Research reveals German cockroaches evolved via human activity

AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution

A tractor sprays a field.
May 22, 2024

Private pesticide applicator training set for June 5 in San Antonio

Program trains chemical applicators for Texas Department of Agriculture license

April 17, 2024

Central Texas Vines and Wines workshop will be on May 7 in Lorena

Vineyard management talks, tours and tastings part of annual event