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News you can use
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Tag Archives: Mike Merchant
Ask the Expert on Insect Pests
On Tuesday, June 23rd, our panel of experts will include Dr. Mike Merchant, Wizzie Brown, Molly Keck, and Janet Hurley. We will be online so you can ask us your pest questions, school IPM issues, or just chat with us about what you are seeing. We will be using Cisco WebEx as the video platform which requires you registering, this will keep us from getting unwanted people joining in. If you will follow this link you will complete a form. I will then confirm your registration which will… Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists: Floating fire ants, insect pests among flood hazards
Fire ants, as their colonies begin to flood, can join feet or tarsi to form water rafts, and they are more aggressive once in the floating formation, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists. But other insect pests can also pose human threats in flood conditions, they said. Check out this Facebook Post from WFAA Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus Dr. Paul Nester, AgriLife Extension entomologist, Houston, and Dr. Mike Merchant, AgriLife Extension urban entomologist, Dallas, encourage those affected by flooding to stay prepared and aware of pests,… Read More →
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