Tag: Insects and Plants
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Severe Weather and Crops
There are belts of hail damage to agricultural crops almost every year in Texas. The decision to replant, to accept the damage, or to salvage crops does not have to be made the same day as the event. Usually a few days of evaluation results in the best options being identified. If no alternative crop…
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Controlling Blow Flies
Blow flies (Fig. 1) are non-biting flies found throughout the world. They feed and lay their eggs mostly on decomposing animal remains. Because of this, they often come in contact with human and animal pathogens. So it is important to suppress blow fly populations to reduce the risk of spreading disease. DESCRIPTION Blow flies are…
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Insects
Featured Cattle Fever Ticks Mosquito Control to stop the spread of diseases like Zika Urban Insects Urban insects include pests in buildings, yards, gardens and threats to human health. Collected publications: Urban Insect Websites: Agricultural Insects Livestock and Veterinary Insects Tree Crops Insect Identification Services
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Managing Fire Ants after a Flood
When dealing with imported fire ants in flood water, care must be taken to avoid being stung by ants floating in colony “rafts”. Closing flooded public land areas should be considered. FAPFS describes a dilute soapy water spray that can be used to cause ants to sink and drown quickly. Pesticide use around bodies of water…
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Disaster Information for Plant Diseases
The Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, located in College Station, Texas, is a service lab of the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A&M University in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hot Topics Fact sheets & Publications from the Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Plant Disease publications available for download from the AgriLife Bookstore Fact sheets…
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Can These Trees Be Saved?
Featured eBook: Tree Care Kit A storm can leave trees looking like there is no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have…
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Controlling Houseflies
The housefly, Musca domestica , is found worldwide and lives in close proximity to humans. Because houseflies can carry many diseases of humans and domestic animals, it is important to keep their populations low. Understanding their habits and life cycle can help you eliminate the most flies at the lowest cost to you and the environment. Description…
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Tree Removal and Recovery
A storm can leave trees looking like there is no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. Use the following resources for tree removal and recovery.
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Baled Hay and the Imported Fire Ant
If you buy, sell, or produce baled hay, check out USDA’s new factsheet titled “Questions and Answers: Moving Baled Hay From Areas Under Quarantine for Imported Fire Ant.”
