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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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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The Texas A&M University Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop provides attendees the opportunity to receive the majority of their TDA-required continuing education units over the course of three days in Bryan/College Station.
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Time sensitive information on pest management (insect, weed, disease) news is delivered weekly during the crop production season by four clusters of IPM Agents covering most of Texas.
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The CEU Vector Education program is designed to educate personnel in cities and municipalities that are in the field of vector abatement or are working on setting up a vector management program.
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The Texas Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Project is to find effective methods to eliminate this invasive species as a major economic and medical pest.
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This service provides training on how to scout for and identify insect, weed, and disease pests of cotton, and making pest management recommendations.
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The AgriLife Extension Entomology program is located across Texas and can provide advice on control of urban, structural, landscape, garden, veterinary and agricultural pests and pests that are threats to human health.
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The CityBugs program provides timely and accurate information about integrated pest management in urban environments.