For over 40 years, ALEC Aggies have gained invaluable hands-on experience through internships at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Learn more about how this program has shaped the careers of current and former students at the link: tx.ag/AggiesAtHLSR

Dr. Nicolas Buchon with Department of Entomology at Cornell University and Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease is our guest speaker today for the Spring 2025 Seminar Series. 🦟 #TAMUBugs

Texas and Australia may be worlds apart but share a common challenge – fire ants. 🐜 Dr. Puckett took his expertise down under, aiding Australia's fight against this relentless invader. Read about his journey to Australia and his work below! #TamuBugs tx.ag/TacklingFireAn…

We welcome George Dimopoulos to our Texas A&M Entomology departmental seminar to learn more about mosquito-borne human pathogens. #TAMUBUGS

New research, published in Science Magazine, is reshaping our understanding of massive locust swarms—one of nature’s most stunning yet destructive phenomena. Read more about the groundbreaking insights from researchers in our department at the link! agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/03/13/new…

Great research presentations at southwest Entomological Society of America meeting - representing Texas A&M Entomology well!

Join us in welcoming Dr. Judit Pénzes to the Department of Entomology as an assistant professor in insect virology! #TamuBugs Read more about her and her research at: tx.ag/DrJuditPenzes

A huge congratulations to our outstanding #TamuEnto students who were recognized last week at the Department of Entomology Annual Undergraduate Banquet! We can’t wait to see all that they will go on to accomplish.👏 #TamuBugs #BestAndBrightest

3rd video docuseries of BPRI!: Transdisciplinary approach taken by the BPRI and the Global Locust Initiative (globalfutures.asu.edu/global-locust-…) and the global impact of our work. Global Locust Initiative Behavioral Plasticity Research Institute youtu.be/djZJEo4ohos

Nothing ruins a perfect day outside like biting bugs that just won’t quit. In an article with Yahoo Life, Sonja Swiger with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 👍 explains how you can fight back. yahoo.com/lifestyle/keep…

This week we had the honor of hosting Secretary Brooke Rollins & leaders with TSCRA for a roundtable discussion on eradicating the new world screwworm. We strive to be the global leader in advancing animal agriculture through science-based innovation, education & outreach! #ANSCExcellence

On Monday, May 28, ENTO 424 Insect Ecology Course students hosted a poster session to share the findings from their course research projects. It was open to the public and we had a great turnout of faculty, staff, and students who came to learn about the students’ research.

Today, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M System opened a new, 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center on Texas A&M - RELLIS. The joint project with TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 👍 will serve to improve livestock success across the nation. Learn more: tx.ag/AgReproCenter

Today we celebrate another year of serving Texans! Since 1914, Extension programs have committed to delivering research-based education to help improve lives. Here’s to many more years of impactful service and growth. Tell us how Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has impacted you! #TamuBugs

Lisa Rollinson ’25, a Barry Goldwater Scholar, spent her time at Texas A&M University researching the black soldier fly and its potential for environmental sustainability. Rollinson credits scholarships for fueling her passion and path in academic research. Read more: tx.ag/LisaRollinson

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Check out Garett Slater, Assistant Professor in our department and AgriLife Extension Entomologist and his work leading the AgriLife Extension Apiculture Program! #TamuBugs

#screwworm updates from Texas A&M AgriLife #twitterag, #entomology, #westtexas, #therestoftexas What is NWS? The New World Screwworm is a blow fly species that lays their eggs in the wounds of living animals. The ensuing larvae then feed on the flesh of the living animal and will kill

#NWS #screwworm #AgriLife #Cattle #APHIS #USDA #TAMU #Bugs New World Screwworm PUBLIC MEETING June 9, 2025 2pm-4:30pm Please Register tx.ag/NWSwebinar

Join us for a free webinar on the New World screwworm on June 9 at 2 p.m. Learn about the pest’s biology, prevention, treatment strategies, public health impact, and more. Register now: tx.ag/NWSwebinar

Join AgriLife Extension for a free webinar on the New World screwworm! Experts will cover its biology, prevention, treatment, public health concerns & more. Insights from experts in Texas A&M Entomology, TVMDL and Texas Animal Health Commission. Register: tx.ag/NWSEvent