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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This 2-page publication describes Creosotebush’s physical attributes and cultural uses as well as its value to livestock and wildlife.
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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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Turfgrass on athletic fields needs to meet several requirements. It needs to be able to withstand heavy traffic, recover quickly, and be aesthetically pleasing. Bermudagrass provides an excellent option for athletic fields, especially for ones in the climactic transition zone. This fact sheet outlines the suitability of bermudagrass for these fields and offers recommendations for […]
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It can be difficult for homeowners to differentiate between herbicide products available to them. This publication was created as an overview of several active ingredients commonly found in widely-available herbicides and simple tips for product selection. (12 pages)
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Bermudagrasses are widely used for sports field playing surfaces in transition zones and southern climates. To maintain high-quality and visually-appealing playing surfaces during the dormant season, sports fields are often overseeded with a cool-season turfgrass. This publication discusses considerations for choosing a cool-season turfgrass species, field preparation, and proper seeding techniques, as well as post-seeding […]
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When performed properly, mowing is used to maintain a particular turf grass height and appearance that supports the specific use and aesthetic expectations of that area. This publication details several mowing factors and recommendations for warm-season turf grasses. (4 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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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 […]