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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    The elm leaf beetle ( Xanthogaleruca luteola ) (Muller) was accidentally introduced into the Eastern U.S. early in the nineteenth century. It feeds on all varieties of elm trees, especially...
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    ...peach tree can potentially produce 50 to 100 pounds of fruit each year! This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of peach trees and provides two recipes that showcase peaches....
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    ...and riparian sites. Although elms are among the most highly prized of all shade trees, they are susceptible to some serious wilt diseases, including Dutch elm disease (DED), the most...
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    Prionus root borers are an unexpected pest that can potentially plague and damage pecan trees, particularly in East Texas. This publication discusses the signs of infestation and physical characteristics of...
  • ...17, 1858 in Jacksboro, which was originally called Mesquiteville because of the large mesquite trees. The name was changed to Jacksboro in 1858. In 1867, a frontier post named Fort...
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    ...of common riparian plants Recognize the role of forests and trees in protecting watersheds from erosion and nutrients Manage wild pig populations that put creeks and watersheds at risk CEU...
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    The fall webworm is a common pest of trees and shrubs. This insect produces unsightly webs, and repeated infestations can damage plants. Control methods are most successful when one understands...
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    ...severe drought combined with fluctuating periods of extreme, unseasonal flooding created conditions for outbreaks of diseases and pests that, under normal conditions, do not kill trees. The solution to these...
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    Bacterial canker can affect all stone fruit, but cherries, peaches, and apricots are the most susceptible, especially when trees are stressed. This publication explains the disease's symptoms, how it is...
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    Tent caterpillars attack broadleaf trees and shrubs and produce unsightly webs or tents. The life cycles and identifying characteristics of and control measures for the four tent caterpillar species found...
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