Agrilife Extension Resources
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.
Related Departments: Entomology
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Do you know how to apply IPM principles to your school garden as required by Texas state law? After this course, learners will know how IPM principles apply to school gardens, differentiate between harmful and beneficial insects, and more. District School IPM Coordinators can use this module as part of their education plan.
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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 course is for new or veteran school IPM coordinators, school administrators, and others who need to understand the Texas school IPM requirements.
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Do you know what to do if you have a bat encounter in your building? Bats are a high-risk animal group for transmitting rabies. Participants will learn the principles behind preventing or excluding colony establishment within buildings.
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This online course will enable cotton growers and pesticide applicators to identify signs of infestation of common insect pests.
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Based on the latest entomology research, our online course on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) empowers you to help in the fight against the most destructive forest pest ever seen in North America. You will learn how to expertly identify the EAB, when to protect your ash trees, and how to talk with a professional about preventive care for your ash trees. Join the fight to protect our ash trees by enrolling in our course today!
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Stink bugs are a nuisance pest for gardens, landscapes, and orchards. Learn how to identify this new invasive stink bug species that has been devastating orchards, gardens, and small acreage farms across the Eastern United States. Learn how to scout this pest as well as how to differentiate it from other similar looking pests.
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The information in this course is designed for pest management professionals who encounter flea and tick problems around homes, schools and parks. In Texas, this course is approved for one structural pest control and one general agricultural CEU credit.
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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 online course will provide an overview and in-depth knowledge of mosquitoes
of Texas, the diseases they carry, and how to properly manage them.