Asian Giant Hornets
What headline can draw people away from their thoughts dwelling on the current state of the world and Coronavirus? That would be MURDER HORNETS!
Category: Insects & IPM
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Crape myrtles are a popular landscape tree in parts of Texas; prized for their beauty. While this tree has been relatively maintenance free for years, that is no longer the case now that crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) has been found in Texas.
Citizen Science – Monarchs
As we live in the Coronavirus hell that nature produced, I am reminded of the marvels that nature can also produce.
Mason Bees
Mason bees, Osmia spp., are a group of native bees that are excellent pollinators.
Pollinator Conservation
There are numerous animal pollinators with the majority of those being insects. When most people think of pollinators, they think of bees and more specifically, honey bees.
Field Crickets: Cricket Invasion
Field crickets seem to be popping up in large numbers in Central Texas lately, and the big question that I receive is WHY?
Monarch Migration
I’m sure that many of you know about the migration of monarch butterflies, but for those of you who do not, or anyone who needs a refresher…
Yucca Plant Bugs
Yucca plant bugs are a type of true bug (order Hemiptera) related to sucking pests such as stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs.
Fall Webworms
Webworms can be found on a variety trees and are most well-known for the webbing they create on the tips of branches.
Oleander Aphids
Oleander aphids are also known as milkweed aphids, and in Central Texas can often be seen on tropical milkweed.