Who We Are
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabam...
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Insect pests are one of the major problems in organic production systems. Crop damage from insect pests can occur via direct feeding or egg-...
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Characteristics
Squash bugs have piercing and sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on cucurbits such as squash or pumpkins. This pests ...
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Your county Extension office can help you identify plants and pests located in the landscape. All that may be needed is a good-quality photo...
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What is a private pesticide applicator?
A private pesticide applicator is a person that is producing an agricultural commodity on owned, re...
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Electrical disconnects, generators, transfer switches, and electrical panels must be in top working order before the 2022 hot weather begins...
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To continue to maximize the economics of insect management, proper scouting, pest identification, and insecticide selection is critical. Man...
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Insect management is different from all other aspects of cotton production. With most insect pests, the situation changes from year to year,...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is rapidly spreading across the broiler belt of the United States, with migratory waterfowl as the ...
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2026
Kudzu is a classic example of a plant that was introduced with good intentions but that resulted in bad outcomes. Learn about th...
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This is the first in a four-part series on Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees Learn to assess trees for safety and how to be aware of trees and h...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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