Agrilife Extension Resources
We have a wide range of information, publications and specialists that cover an array of questions related to insects, pests and diseases. Topics run the gamut from beneficial and pest insect identification to integrated pest management regimens and protection from vector-borne diseases.
Related Departments: Entomology, Plant Pathology and Microbiology
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Defend your crops against the Sweet Potato Whitefly! Our free factsheet teaches you how to use this pest’s natural predators to help manage them. Learn about their biology and overall predator profiles. Download your copy today!
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This 2-page fact sheet discusses the signs and symptoms of citrus greening and areas along the Gulf Coast under a citrus greening quarantine.
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Integrated pest management (IPM) uses four control tactics to prevent and manage pest problems. Learn the four basic control tactics and methods for each by downloading this publication!
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This publication discusses various ways to attract and house pollinators and beneficial insects in a garden.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be used to control weeds, keep lawns healthy and protect the environment.
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This 2-page factsheet discusses the USDA APHIS Animal Disease Traceability Rule changes affecting beef cattle.
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Are muhlygrass mealybugs ruining your beautiful garden? Learn about these tiny pests, how to spot them, and the best ways to keep your muhly grass thriving. Don’t let mealybugs take over—get your factsheet today and protect your garden!
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While downy mildew is a frequent issue in warm-season turfgrasses, the symptoms and effects can vary greatly between grass species, as is the case with St. Augustine grass and zoysia grass.
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These directions correspond with the Excel spreadsheet titled "Herbicide and Insecticide Cost Per Acre Spreadsheet" (ANSC-PU-430). The Excel file has several spreadsheets that are designed to provide tools to aid in determining application rates and costs for herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants (surfactants) commonly used in the management of pastures and hayfields. (3 pages) Download the […]
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House rats and mice eat and contaminate human and animal food, and they damage and destroy property. This leaflet explains how to identify rats and mice by their droppings, runways, food crumbs and noises. Various control methods are discussed. (4 pages)