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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Turfgrasses are vital to landscapes, athletic fields, and golf courses; they enhance our quality of life.
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This factsheet discusses emerald ash borer control, including when and how to apply insecticides, which insecticides to use, and how to mitigate nontarget effects.
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Overcome the frustration of battling a deceptive foe like Downy Mildew with our comprehensive five-page guide, providing you with all the information you need to prevent, detect, and effectively manage Downy Mildew and protect your grapevines.
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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 2-page publication discusses the symptoms and management of date palm lethal decline in Texas.
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Two-spotted spider mites are commonly found infesting many plants and crops, having been recorded on over 300 plant species.
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Southern peas are easy to grow, very productive, and very nutritious. This factsheet offers tips for growing and harvesting Southern peas.
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The wheat curl mite (WCM) is one of the most significant pests affecting wheat production globally. WCM are microscopic arthropods about 0.2 mm long. Besides wheat, several other grass species are also infested by WCM-including the cereal crops corn, barley, oat, rye, pearl millet, as well as cultivated (i.e., pasture) and non-cultivated grasses. (3 pages)
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Since the discovery in Harris County, Texas, in 2002, tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva Mayr) have expanded their invasive range to include 43 Texas counties (Fig. 1). These ants have also been confirmed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. After an introduction to a new location, these ants can reach extraordinary densities within a year or two and become significant pests in urban, rural, and unmanaged natural areas. It is imperative that people remain diligent with regard to the potential transport of these ants across Texas and the United States.
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Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula White) is a sap-sucking insect with many known plant hosts, native and non-native alike. Human-assisted movement poses a significant threat, as this insect is capable of hitchhiking at any life stage.