Entomology

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closeup of a corn leafhopper. it is brownish in color with two black spots between its eyes
June 3, 2025

Rain sparks insect pressure in crops

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 3, 2025

salt marsh caterpillar
May 29, 2025

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

A bearded Tyler Gilreath in blue polo shirt.
May 23, 2025

Gilreath fills AgriLife Extension entomology role in Amarillo

Research and outreach to farmers will focus on pest management for key row crops

screwworm fly
May 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet

Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife provide education, answers about invasive insect

Brittley Bowers speaks
May 13, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students honored

Brittley Bowers receives prestigious Brown-Rudder Award during Texas A&M Spring Recognition Ceremony

A man in a suit jacket and jeans speaks to a woman in front of a research poster.
May 12, 2025

Undergraduate Research Scholars present projects at symposium

23 students showcase yearlong research projects at first spring symposium

A woman stands and speaks at a podium in front of a greenhouse
April 30, 2025

Rollins, Kennedy tour Texas A&M AgriLife to connect agriculture and health

Mike Arnold stands under a tree with the sun shining through the branches
April 23, 2025

A life grown with purpose

Michael Arnold cultivates knowledge, beauty and belonging through a life rooted in horticulture and the land-grant mission

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 21, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists honored for excellence

Three insect experts recognized for advancing education, training

various colored tomatoes on the vine
April 14, 2025

Vegetable and Wheat Spring Field Day slated for May 8 in Uvalde

Event offers field tours, hands-on tomato grafting workshop

Sun setting over farmland
April 11, 2025

Virtual South Texas Agriculture Symposium set for April 29

Workshop offers valuable knowledge for farmers, ranchers and agricultural enthusiasts

A woman in a white blazer and red dress speaks into a microphone at a podium. The podium has the Texas A&M logo on it, and there is a banner that reads, "College of Agriculture and Life Sciences" beside her.
April 7, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosts Convocation

Students and faculty honored for leadership, scholarship and service at 69th annual event

Robert Puckett kneels next to a fire ant mound
April 7, 2025

AgriLife Extension guides statewide urban pest control

Pest management program helps protect Texas schools, businesses, homes through research and outreach

A man tilling a field
March 26, 2025

Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

Course geared toward understanding and managing land effectively

Judit Penzes, Ph.D.
March 21, 2025

Virologist sees collaborative opportunity at Texas A&M Department of Entomology

Pénzes brings fundamental and applied research background to the study of animal viruses

Juan Anciso in an orange orchard.
March 18, 2025

Growing together: A visual celebration of agriculture

A National Ag Day photo gallery honoring the people, innovation, partnerships of Texas A&M AgriLife

Locusts in a lab
March 13, 2025

New research reveals secrets about locust swarm movement

Study introduces a new theory that could improve locust control strategies

Robert Puckett, Ph.D., holds a dish filled with fire ants.
March 5, 2025

AgriLife Extension entomologist crosses globe to tackle fire ants

International expert provides Australians with Texas-based eradication solutions