Entomology

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A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito.
July 2, 2025

Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

Table decor with American flags and a small wooden sign reading “Home of the Brave”
July 1, 2025

4 tips for a safe Fourth of July

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share guidance on fireworks, heat, food safety and mosquitoes

A man walking among plants in a greenhouse
July 1, 2025

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 25 in Overton

Program will provide the latest information on emerging pests, best management practices 

A butterfly landing on a flower
June 25, 2025

Four entomology insect identification classes set for August

Virtual class will explore common insect families

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 24, 2025

Hamer and Voelker among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates two faculty members who earn award

Rice paddy field
June 23, 2025

77th Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 10

Field day will feature latest rice breeding, disease weed and pest management research

A Lone star tick.
June 19, 2025

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
June 18, 2025

Backyard beekeeper training takes flight across Texas

AgriLife Extension’s Beekeeping 101 supports new beekeepers with research-backed program

Brown beetle from the species known as June bugs crawling across the green leaves of a plant.
June 13, 2025

Lights, buzz, action: June bugs are back in Texas

AgriLife Extension shares key facts and management tips for these summer beetle visitors

Antlion larva
June 10, 2025

Pit-building antlions: Nature’s sand trap killers

Predatory ‘doodlebug’ larvae use pits, massive jaws to catch unsuspecting insects

rice in the field
June 9, 2025

51st Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 24

Field day will feature latest rice research, policy updates

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 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