Ticks

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Two feral pigs at night in the brush
December 4, 2024

Preempting African swine fever in Texas with research

Scientists assess a tick’s potential to spread disease in Southern U.S.

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, also known as the cattle fever tick.
November 27, 2024

Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control

Research collaboration lays foundation for genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks

October 8, 2024

South Texas Tick Workshop scheduled for Oct. 22-23 in Weslaco

Course will provide knowledge on how to identify and manage ticks

August 14, 2024

Computer-based model could mitigate cattle fever tick outbreaks

Federal grant supports collaboration of Texas A&M AgriLife, state and federal agencies

August 1, 2024

Protecting the U.S. pork industry from African swine fever virus

Texas A&M AgriLife study develops surveillance tools for tick and feral, domestic pig contact

June 19, 2024

Keep your family safe from ticks

Summer months mean increased risks for people, pets

April 1, 2024

Urban tick workshop set for April 16-17 in Dallas

Event focuses on prevention and management

February 15, 2024

Registration is open for spring vector management continuing education courses on Feb. 22

Courses educate municipal personnel in managing mosquitoes and other pests

November 22, 2023

Brush and forage conference set for Dec. 6 in Seguin

Event features topics on insect pests and weed management

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April 20, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife tick research gets $1 million boost

Federal grant seeks novel acaricide, vaccine in fight against cattle fever tick

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April 4, 2022

AgriLife Extension leads frontline outreach against mosquitoes, ticks

Western Gulf Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases building, training vector control network

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March 9, 2022

Research continues to combat mosquitoes and ticks

Western Gulf Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases collaborations discover clues on forecasting insect-related disease outbreaks, more

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July 14, 2021

Texas A&M entomologist wages war on ticks

Research focused on preventing negative economic, health impacts

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June 18, 2020

Tick surveillance, control needed in U.S., study shows

First nationwide survey of tick-management programs shows clear public health gap

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May 22, 2020

Warm weather means more ticks

Texans, take care outdoors: AgriLife Extension expert

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May 20, 2020

Cattle fever tick numbers on the rise

AgriLife experts warn of ticks’ potential negative economic impact

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March 20, 2020

Can ticks and mosquitoes transmit the coronavirus?

No, but use good judgment in avoiding bites from mosquitoes and ticks

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January 7, 2020

4Ry, USDA, Texas A&M AgriLife to develop innovative spraying technology for cattle fever ticks

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November 13, 2018

Cattle tick, handling demonstrations featured at 47th South Texas Cow-Calf Clinic

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August 1, 2018

Expert: Texas Outdoor enthusiasts, livestock producers, homeowners advised to watch for new tick