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- PublicationDiverse cucurbit vegetables (e.g., watermelon, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melon) are produced across all growing regions of Texas. However, diseases caused by viruses can be major limiting factors to their...
- PublicationParasites are very common when it comes to raising backyard poultry. Northern fowl mites, Scaly-leg mites, Chicken mites, Sticktight fleas, and Poultry lice can cause harm to your flock if...
- PublicationLaurel wilt is a fungal disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle that affects desirable trees in urban and residential areas of Texas. This publication discusses signs, symptoms, and management...
- PublicationFire ants are among the most troublesome pest problems for schools. Fire ant mounds on play-grounds can lead to painful stings, which can have serious health implications for some children....
- PublicationThis publication discusses silverfish and firebrats and the proper control to rid them of your home. Significant damage occurs only if there is a large population present for a long...
- PublicationAphids often called "plant lice" can be a problem in Texas landscapes by feeding on agricultural and horticultural crops. This publication discusses the identification and lifecycle, damage to plants, common...
- PublicationThe red imported fire ant, Solenopsis Invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is a serious pest throughout the eastern two-thirds of Texas and a nuisance that interferes with our daily lives. With...
- PublicationMany home remedies, products, and treatments could be considered ‘organic.’ However, several state and federal agencies and some organizations now offer ‘organic’ standards to certify products. This publication discusses different...
- PublicationProtecting elm trees in from elm bark beetle is crucial on the Texas high plains. This publication will provide you with the knowledge to recognize, understand, and manage the bark...
- PublicationMany insects feed and make their homes in the bark, trunks, and branches of shade trees and shrubs in Texas. Insect borers belong to several different insect groups including a...