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  • Publication
    ...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...
  • Course
    ...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...
  • We offer landscaping education, workshops and instruction ranging from what trees, plants and grasses work best in various landscape designs to front and backyard landscaping ideas. From native landscaping to...
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    The Texas Tree Planting Guide helps individuals select the best trees for the needs as well as provides helpful information for planting and care....
  • Program
    ...active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. After...
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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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    ...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...