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Fluffy Moths Flying
Eastern Buck Moth You may have noticed a emergence of fluffy black colored moths flying around or flapping around on the ground. I noticed this emergence this morning and have to believe there was...
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Are ladybugs harmful? Annual swarms, home invasion raise questions about...
Seven spotted lady beetle on milkweed The annual ladybug invasion appears to be in motion. Reports of ladybird beetles, commonly known as ladybugs, invading homes and structures across the southern...
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Asian Lady Beetle Invasions
Seven spotted lady beetle on milkweed It is that time of year when Asian Lady Beetles make an appearance indoors, and usually in large numbers. While they can be a major nuisance, they shouldn’t cause...
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Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas this spring
All oak trees are susceptible to oak wilt. Texans can do their part to protect oak trees from oak wilt this spring. Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S., killing millions of oaks...
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Butterfly Gardening and Butterflies 101
Learn how to create a butterfly garden you can enjoy for years! This course will teach you how to attract butterflies as well as identify the common types of butterflies in Texas. With an interactive...
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Native bees need love too!
Bees are more attracted to flowers of certain colors. Shades in the blue and purple family can be especially successful in attracting pollinators to your garden. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Susan...
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March 2023 – Quick updates!
Howdy to our followers! My name is Bryant McDowell. I am the new Extension Program Specialist in Urban Integrated Pest Management located at the Dallas Research and Extension Center. I started my...
View ArticleSpring Pests: What to Expect as Temperatures Rise
As the chill of winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, a variety of insect pests start to make their presence known. Environmental factors such as an increase in temperature and the moisture we...
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Clover Mites: Tiny Creatures, Big Impact
Photo by Bryant McDowell Photo by Bryant McDowell I have had a few individuals (homeowners and pest management professionals) reach out to me about infestations of tiny mites that are aggregating on...
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