Entomology

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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

an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

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

A girl kneels down to collect an insect along a trail.
May 26, 2026

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

Cattle in a field
May 25, 2026

16th annual Central Texas Stocker Cattle Program set for June 24 in West 

Industry experts to cover screwworm update, processing, nutrition and cattle markets

A praying mantid on a plant waits for prey.
May 19, 2026

Praying mantis facts: Friend or foe in the garden?

AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and common myths

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
May 5, 2026

Zeledón selected to lead Texas A&M AgriLife center at Corpus Christi

Brings more than 20 years of private industry experience in research and crop development

Young brown calf
May 1, 2026

O.D. Butler Field Day to feature New World screwworm update May 15 in Anderson

Live cattle demonstration, pasture mealybug and forage management strategies to be part of program

A row of tomato plants in a greenhouse.
April 30, 2026

AI-powered forecasts sharpen early warning for destructive crop pest

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers predict western thrips outbreaks more accurately using AI models

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

A lab technician inspects cotton seedlings in a lab.
April 16, 2026

Tweaking plant cholesterol precursors could protect cotton

AgriLife Research team uses gene editing to exploit biological weaknesses in plant-feeding insects

A group of three people hug while others stand and sit arond them
April 13, 2026

70th annual Convocation celebrates Agriculture and Life Sciences students

Honorees recognized for leadership, scholarship and service at milestone ceremony

A queen bee marked with white paste for clear identification among thousands of bees in a colony.
April 9, 2026

Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies

Texas A&M AgriLife exploreshow environmental pressures disrupt the biology of honey bee colonies

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

Jars of fresh honey.
March 31, 2026

Texas beekeepers navigate a mixed honey harvest

Texas Crop and Weather - March 31, 2026

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
March 31, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host Beekeeping Field Days in April and May

In-person events across Texas offer hands-on instruction for beginners and experienced beekeepers

A cow chewing on grass.
March 24, 2026

Producers invited to beef cattle and forage field day in Overton on April 9

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share science-based strategies for pasture, herd management

a livestock pen scene with cattle and blue skies
March 19, 2026

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring