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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Asset Type: 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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    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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    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)

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    This publication will help you understand the white grub life cycle and how to identify and control these pests.

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    Fall armyworms can cause rapid, significant loss of leaf tissue in turfgrass. They feed primarily on bermudagrass, ryegrass, fescue, and bluegrass, but can also damage agricultural crops. This publication explains their life cycle, will help you identify them, and includes tips you can use to control their damage.

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    This 5-page publication explains how to identify and manage foraging bees, swarms, and colonies.

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    This 20-page publication explains how to identify and manage diseases and insect pests of pecans.

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    This 15-page publication explains how to choose the most effective pest-control practices. (

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    This 6-page publication details key facts about the pest as well as methods of controlling it.

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