AgriLife Extension Entomology

Our project group met this week to talk all things Extension Entomology. The annual corn hole tournament went well with winners taking home honey from Overton.

The New World screwworm fly has been detected in Veracruz, Mexico, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to suspend cattle, horse and bison imports from Mexico to prevent its spread. While the closest detection is still 700 miles away, it remains a growing concern across the southern U.S., as the screwworm can cause devastating losses in livestock and wildlife industries.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have released an updated fact sheet to provide key information and prevention measures for dealing with the New World screwworm. The fly, which feeds on living tissue in open wounds, can affect livestock, wildlife and even pets or humans.

With the potential to cause losses of up to $11 billion in Texas alone, it is critical to monitor and report any infestations immediately. Read our fact sheet for more on how to identify, prevent and manage this serious threat: tx.ag/NewWorldScrewworm

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Each year at the annual meeting for Texas Pest Management Association TPMA we recognize our IPM employees for their hard work and dedication. Kerry Siders and Danielle Sekula recieved this year's recognition. Way to go! Congratulations

It's the 79th Texas A&M Urban Pest Management Conference. Our Dept Head, Dr Phil Kaufman gave a wonderful talk on and Dr. Garett Slater, Apiculture Extension Specialist on great talks.

📣📣Attention! All RISING 7th -10th grade students that are interested in insects!

Get ready to learn more about bees, beetles, butterflies, and many other incredible insects at the Youth Adventure Program (YAP) 2025!

Students will gain practical field and laboratory-based skills, experience hands-on activities, experiments, and expeditions. They will also collect, identify and preserve insects to create their own insect collections.

Explore special topics in entomology, including honey beekeeping, edible insects, and fields of forensic, medical, and veterinary entomology! Learn how you can pursue your passion for insects through high school and beyond!

🔗http://tx.ag/ENTOYAP2025