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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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Publications

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Growing and producing fruit and nut trees is no small feat, so don’t let flatheaded borers get in the way. This 4-page factsheet teaches you the biology, damage, and management of these pests. Help your fruit and nut bearing trees reach their full potential. Download your copy today!

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This 5-page publication explains strategies to help you manage infestations that develop in fabric, stored foods in kitchens and pantries, and products containing animal proteins, such as hair, hides, feathers, leather, powdered milk, woolen fabrics, and some pet foods.

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This fact sheet outlines Bt (transgenic) corn Insect Resistance Management strategies and requirements for Texas corn growers.

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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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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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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 provide an overview and in-depth knowledge of mosquitoes
of Texas, the diseases they carry, and how to properly manage them.

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    This 6-page publication describes common Texas spiders and explains how to distinguish harmless from dangerous ones.

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    This publication shows how homeowners can minimize damage from carpenter ants. It explains how to identify the ants, recognize their nest site preferences, and take proper preventive and control measures. (4 pages)

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    Chinch Bugs can be a tough challenge for any homeowner. Our 3-page Chinch Bug guide provides you with all the information you need to identify, control, and prevent chinch bug infestations in your lawn. Download your copy today!

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    How to get rid of fleas made simple, thorough, and effective. Our Managing Fleas guide brings the latest research on flea control in an easy-to-follow format. Learn how to enjoy a flea-free home today by downloading our Managing Fleas guide!

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    This 3-page publication explains how to identify the beetles, find and eliminate the source, and exclude the insects from the house.

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    This 19-page bulletin focuses on control measures, as well as the characteristics, hosts, life cycle and habits of poultry pests.

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    This 1-page publication will help you identify ticks and learn their behaviors and potential dangers.

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    This 6-page publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide selection, and biological control.

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    This 38-page publication discusses ways to accomplish your goal of growing your own vegetables.

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    This 6-page publication explains biological, cultural, and chemical methods of controlling horn flies.

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