New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Horticultural Integrated Pest Management

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Overview

The HORT Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is designed for commercial nursery/floral crop producers.

Contact

Larry Stein
Professor and AgriLife Extension Horticulturist
Phone: (830) 278-9151
Fax: (830) 278-4008
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1619 Garner Field Rd.
Uvalde, 77801

M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The HORT Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is designed for commercial nursery/floral crop producers. It is jointly sponsored by the Texas A&M University System and Texas Association of Nurserymen, and the Texas Pest Management Association. The program also provides information on pest profiles whereby individuals can identify pests by name, crop or photo and search for control recommendations.

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