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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This 3-page factsheet discusses causes of turf loss, including take-all root rot, and repair practices.
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Turfgrasses are vital to landscapes, athletic fields, and golf courses; they enhance our quality of life.
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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.
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This 6-page publication addresses diseases seen after one season of hemp production and other potential disease problems of hemp grown in Texas.
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This publication is designed to create awareness of the need to establish Integrated Pest Management in all U.S. schools and provides a link to a Pest Management Strategic Plan that defines standards appropriate for a child’s learning environment. (4 pages).
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This 6-page publication is designed to provide a practical guide to starting and sustaining effective coalitions for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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This 2-page publication discusses silverfish and firebrats and the proper control to rid them of your home.
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This 8-page publication discusses the identification and lifecycle, damage to plants, common species, and management considerations for Aphids.
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The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis Invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is a serious pest throughout the eastern two-thirds of Texas and a nuisance that interferes with our daily lives. With their aggressive behavior and stings, worker ants from fire ant colonies threaten both humans and animals. Foraging ants and migrating colonies invade gardens, homes, electrical […]
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This 5-page publication discusses different controls, methods, home remedies, inorganic compounds, and a two-step method for fire ant control.