New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Agrilife Extension Resources

We offer educational resources on weeds, native weeds and invasive species of plants. Information on topics ranging from the economic and environmental harm of invasive species to how to control or eradicate them, as well as the important role native weeds play in our ecosystem, is available to all Texans.

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    Protect your Texas land from cheatgrass! Learn how to manage it, restore native plants, and protect your land from wildfire and erosion. Download your copy today!

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    Ponds are nutrient sinks-a place where incoming nutrients from the watershed accumulate over time. This makes ponds the perfect place for aquatic vegetation to grow, often negatively impacting evaporation rates, recreation, aesthetic value, fish, and wildlife habitat. Preventing aquatic vegetation from entering or becoming established in a pond can save time and money in the […]

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    Soil solarization is an environmentally friendly method of using the sun’ power to control pests such as bacteria, insects, and weeds in the soil. This publication explains how home gardeners and crop producers can solarize their soil to significantly reduce weeds long and short term. Also outlined are the results of two research trials to […]

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    This publication outlines the primary weed pests of spinach, integrated weed management strategies, and recent research findings as they influence current best practices for controlling weeds in spinach.

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    Get a beautiful, healthy warm-season lawn with our free warm-season turfgrass mowing guide! Based on the latest research, get tips on mowing height, schedules, and mower maintenance. Learn how to save time and get the best results, no matter your equipment. Download your copy today!

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    Annual bluegrass is one of the most problematic weeds of turf grass lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses. However, this weed can become resistant if you rely on a single type of herbicide to control it. This publication explains how resistance develops and how to select the herbicides or combinations of herbicides that will best […]

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    Yellowing of wheat leaves in Texas is a problematic symptom during winter and early spring. This publication will help you determine if it is caused by nutrient deficiency, herbicide injury, freeze damage, moisture stress, disease, and insect issues’ some combination thereof. You can then select an appropriate management strategy. (5 pages)

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    This 2-page quick reference guide for common rangeland and pasture herbicides includes information on active ingredients, trade names, grazing restrictions, hay harvest restrictions, and rainfast intervals.

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    The tropical sod webworm can cause significant damage to managed turf very quickly. This publication explores this pest's life cycle and geographic distribution as well as how to identify the larval stage and the damage it causes. Sources for treatment recommendations are included. (2 pages)

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    Get a beautiful lawn with overseeding! Our free guide walks you through choosing the right grass seeds, planting, maintenance, and more. Download your copy today!