Southwest Bugs

Type
Tools and Apps

Overview

This website features thousands of insect images, each identified to genus or species. It is available to the general public and can be used for insect identification or taxonomic studies.

Contact

Patrick Porter
Extension Entomologist

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  • Publication

    Planning a trip to the Texas coast? Whether you’re fishing, swimming, or soaking up the Texas coast sun, our one-page Vibrio Awareness factsheet will help keep your trip to the coast memorable for the right reasons by learning how to prevent, recognize, and treat a Vibrio infection!

  • Course

    Do you know how to apply IPM principles to your school garden as required by Texas state law? After this course, learners will know how IPM principles apply to school gardens, differentiate between harmful and beneficial insects, and more. District School IPM Coordinators can use this module as part of their education plan.

  • Course

    Explore how to start a beehive with this online beekeeping course for beginners. Learn how to start a beehive, honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment needed and more.

  • Course

    As urban areas expand and homeowners continue to want attractive lawns and landscapes, the use of pesticides to control plant pests has continued to grow. Take this course to become an apprentice and learn about pesticides and their proper use, as well as how to apply them for home, lawn, and other landscapes.

  • Publication

    Chinch Bugs can be a disheartening challenge for any homeowner. Our updated and comprehensive 3-page guide on Chinch Bug Management in Lawns provides all the information you need to identify, control, and prevent chinch bug infestations in your lawn.

  • Publication

    This study guide helps the reader attain essential knowledge and skills related to IPM for the control of insect pests in agriculture and the environment.