COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed May 2, 2022 in Parker County. Parker County will be added to the list of Texas jurisdictions under quarantine by the Texas Department of Agriculture

Texans can do their part to protect oak trees from oak wilt this spring.
Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt, said Demian Gomez, Texas A&M Forest Service regional forest health coordinator. Any new wound, including from pruning, construction activities,

By Allen Smith

It’s not a complicated device: just some purple plastic, coated with glue and baited with a clear pouch containing a lure– but this emerald ash borer (EAB) trap is a scientifically-designed instrument and serves as our first line

By Lauren Ward
As a homeowner, it’s your job to care for and protect your property, but home insurance companies offer policies that can help you with the protection part. Tree damage may not be the first thing

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas, and we can help prevent it from spreading.
Prevention is key to stopping the spread

Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) have a unique ability to cling together and form a floating raft whenever their underground tunnels flood. This raft can hold together and carry the colony for weeks or until the water recedes. These

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2022
Wildfire potential across the state this week with possible Wildfire Outbreak Tuesday in the High Plains
COLLEGE STATION, Texas— There is potential for large wildfires to occur today that may outpace firefighters’ suppression efforts in areas

Wondering what to plant in your yard in Texas? Try the online Texas Tree Planting Guide from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Find it here
https://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/index.html