Pesticides & Pest Management

We have a number of resources, fact sheets and publications to guide homeowners and professional applicators in the use of pesticides for pest management. From choosing the correct product to understanding its safety and storage needs, our specialists and educational resources are here to help.

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Texas Apiary Inspection Service assists beekeepers by checking nosema and varroa levels in order to help diagnose problems found in hives.
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Pesticides & Pest Management

Publications

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This fact sheet provides a brief set of information regarding biology, damage, identification, scouting, and management options.

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This 7-page guide functions as an aid, primarily to school Integrated Pest Management (IPM) coordinators, to address the presence of feral hogs on school grounds.

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This publication examines common species of grubs that cause problems for pond fish in North America, explains the life cycle of each, and offers suggestions for grub management.

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Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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Pesticide applicator certification standards are set to ensure that restricted pesticides are available to those who protect food, forage, structures, health, water, rights-of-way, and landscapes.

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

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The Pecan Orchard Management Short Course is the world renowned premiere educational event on how to grow pecans.

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Courses

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This online course will teach you how to check for bed bugs, what they look like, how to get rid of bed bugs, and modern treatment options.

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This introductory course is for School district administrators, animal control specialists, code enforcement agents, and pest management professionals. This course offers SPCS-TDA license holders 1 Pest CEU toward annual license renewal.

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This online course will provide an overview and in-depth knowledge of mosquitoes of Texas, the diseases they carry and how to properly manage them. Approved for 7 AG and & SPCS CEUs through TDA.

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  • Course

    This online course will teach you how to check for bed bugs, what they look like, how to get rid of bed bugs, and modern treatment options.

  • Publication

    This fact sheet provides a brief set of information regarding biology, damage, identification, scouting, and management options.

  • Course

    This introductory course is for School district administrators, animal control specialists, code enforcement agents, and pest management professionals. This course offers SPCS-TDA license holders 1 Pest CEU toward annual license renewal.

  • Course

    This online course will provide an overview and in-depth knowledge of mosquitoes of Texas, the diseases they carry and how to properly manage them. Approved for 7 AG and & SPCS CEUs through TDA.

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    This introductory course will teach you to connect ant behavior and treatment methods, identify different species, perform ant treatments, and solve problems using IPM practices. In Texas, this course is approved for one hour of General-Pest Features category CEU credit.

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