05/29/2026
Rodents are one of the hardest mammals to control. Over six years ago I met JJ the first dog helping out with rodent management. Well trained dogs and handlers can add a major benefit to the approach to way to go UC Agriculture & Natural Resources Southern IPM Center
Dogs with jobs: Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides phase out | Pests in the Urban Landscape
[Originally featured on the Green Blog]
05/28/2026
You know it's summer in Texas when the calls come in ab out chiggers. Please understand this isn't an easy insect to kill, since it's a mite and not a bug. If you are going to got and work in the yard, garden or hiking please use repellents check out what Molly Keck recommends. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Department of Agriculture Texas A&M Entomology Southern IPM Center IPM Institute of North America Texas Mosquito Control Association
Chigger season tips to beat the itch - AgriLife Today
A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension expert shares how to avoid and treat chigger bites when these tiny pests are most active.
05/26/2026
A multi session webinar series to strengthen all hazards emergency preparedness across public health, animal services, and community response has been scheduled. Speakers will explore the role and function of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), coordinated mosquito borne disease and rodent response, animal health and sheltering, human shelter operations, and real world case examples that illustrate effective decision making during complex events. Designed for responders, public health professionals, pest management, and partner agencies. This 7-part webinar series builds understanding, operational readiness, and confidence in managing emergencies of any scale. The webinars are free. Register with the link provided, https://lnkd.in/gehGujxJ Gulf South Vector Southern IPM Center IPM Institute of North America Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service AgriLife Extension Entomology Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of State Health Services
05/08/2026
It is with great sadness that I post this message in memoriam of Dr. Don Renchie, Extension Program Leader and Coordinator, Regents Fellow, Professor & Extension Pesticide Safety Education Specialist. Dr Renchie, Uncle Don or in some circles "the Reverend" since he could preach pesticide safety better than anyone. Don was not just a colleague to me, he was a mentor, a father figure and just one of the very best humans I have known in my life. I am encouraging all that knew him to feel free to use this post to share your memories of him, share some of his fun photos or one of his many many sayings. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M Entomology Texas Department of Agriculture Southern IPM Center
05/06/2026
Today we are holding our first day of training and we have a full house.
04/06/2026
Howdy if you have not signed up for training then you have a few more days before we are done for the spring. We offer plus required training for All Don't delay register today Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Association of School Boards TASBO
School IPM Coordinator Workshop
01/28/2026
Check out our Coordinator trainings for this spring. Registration is open to anyone interested in in school locations. School IPM is the law in TX, every ISD and Charter must have an and they must be trained. Don't miss out register today see image for links to register or DM me. Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Association of School Boards Texas Association of School Administrators Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service AgriLife Extension Entomology
01/28/2026
in the news yes there are direct links to the bacteria and food handling. Check out this article on the research that has been done on hidden pathways. It's not just how clean things are, remember plays a major role in this as well. Gulf South Vector Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service National Environmental Health Association Texas Environmental Health Association Southern IPM Center
New research targets unseen paths foodborne illness takes to consumers - AgriLife Today
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers track foodborne pathogens in produce and meat to improve food safety and protect consumers.
12/09/2025
We are teaching today in Beaumont. Been a long while since I have been at this center that focuses on rice. More to come on 2026 schedule soon. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of State Health Services Southern IPM Center Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc. - The Bugsperts
11/20/2025
Day 2 in the books. We discussed and where we practiced our sealing up skills. Thanks to Beyond Pest Control for sniffing in all the right places. Gulf South Vector Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Department of Agriculture Pest Posse
11/19/2025
Day 1 of is in the books. The rats at the center know how to be there for show and tell. Gulf South Vector Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Bell Laboratories, Inc. Catchmaster PRO Veseris