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  • We offer a variety of resources to help Texans manage their household. Whether you are looking for basic home safety tips or help to keep your family on a budget,...
  • ...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...
  • We offer educational resources and helpful information on pets, primarily helping Texans with pet safety best practices and planning for pets in any disaster or emergency planning. Related Department: Animal...
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    The Rollins Urban and Structural Entomology Facility is a part of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University in College Station. It is the home of the Ed Vargo...
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    ...of school safety. Besides insects, weeds, and rodents, pesticides used to control them are potentially hazardous to kids. To protect children, the Texas Legislature passed a law in the early...
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    Texas is one coastal state that has an extremely high incidence of termite invasion into structures. The Phillip J. Hamman Termite Control Training School was developed in order to teach...
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    The Texas Apiary Inspection Service works to safeguard the apiary industry of Texas through the application of science-based regulations, educational opportunities and open communication with the industry.
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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...
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    The impact of red imported fire ants in the state of Texas is estimated to be $1.2 billion annually. Red imported fire ants are pests of urban, agricultural and wildlife...
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    AgriLife Extension Program Specialists, Molly Keck and Wizzie Brown educate listeners about insects found in urban backyards and gardens of Texas–whether they are pests or beneficials. Listeners will learn that...
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