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Pasture mealybug (PMB) was first detected in Louisiana sugarcane during late summer 2025.
The hoary or pruinose squash bee is a ground-nesting bee found throughout most parts of the United States and Mexico.
Chilli thrips is an invasive agricultural pest native to southern Asia. It has spread to most regions of the world.
The horned passalus beetle, Odontotaenius disjunctus, is a large, widespread, deadwood inhabiting (saproxylic) beetle that feeds on decaying wood.
Harlequin flower beetle is the only member of the large genus Gymnetis that occurs in the United States.
Micromus posticus, the golden-brown lacewing, is a species of brown lacewing belonging to the family Hemerobiidae in the order Neuroptera.
Prionoxystus robiniae, the carpenterworm moth or locust borer moth, is a large wood feeding moth species in the order Lepidoptera, family Cossidae.
Eupeodes americanus, known as the American hoverfly or long-tailed aphid eater, is a widely distributed member of the family Syrphidae.
Hot and humid conditions present a unique challenge for horses because humidity dramatically reduces the effectiveness of evaporative cooling from sweat.
With 4-H horse show season in mind, it is vital to understand basic equine first aid and to prepare a first-aid kit.
Euthanasia is one of the most difficult decisions a horse owner may face.
Rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.) is a warm-season perennial legume.
Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) is a warm‑season perennial C4 grass.
The New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly named for the distinctive screw-like appearance and feeding behavior of its larvae (maggots).
Stokesia, or Stokes’ aster, is a low-growing herbaceous perennial in the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Rudbeckia is an herbaceous perennial that is part of the daisy family (Asteraceae).
A robust option for outlining elements of the landscape; dwarf yaupons can be used similarly to boxwoods.
Iris x (hybrid combinations of: I. brevicaulis, fulva, giganticaerulea, hexagona, and nelsonii)
Eastern poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a woody perennial vine commonly found in landscapes, roadsides, and forested areas across eastern North America.
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a perennial vine commonly found in landscape beds, roadsides, forests and disturbed areas.
The redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii, is an invasive stink bug native to the Caribbean Basin and South America.
Velvetbean caterpillar moths, Anticarsia gemmatalis, are a tropical or subtropical, migratory moth and defoliating pest of soybeans.
The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula, is one of several bright green stink bugs (Pentatomidae) known in Louisiana.
Dusky and brown stink bugs are the two most common members of the genus Euchistus from Louisiana.
Cotinis nitida, the green June beetle, is a bright green member of the subfamily Cetoniinae in the large beetle family Scarabaeidae.
The ivory-marked beetle is a medium sized member of the beetle family Cerambycidae (longhorned beetles).
Winter turf decline is a recurring problem in warm‑season lawns across Louisiana, particularly during wet, cool winters.
As breeding and foaling season approaches, it is important for horse owners and managers to understand the normal progression of foaling.
The equine hoof is a highly specialized, complex structure essential for weight-bearing, shock absorption, locomotion, and overall musculoskeletal health.
Many plant problems are caused by pests that are so small that they are difficult to see with the naked eye.
Louisiana cattle producers rely on stored feed to meet their herd’s nutritional needs when forage growth is not sufficient.
Fencing represents a sizeable investment that is crucial to cattle operations.
For cattle, water consumption has a significant impact on general herd health.
Beef cattle producers are all too familiar with the brutal heat and humidity of summer in the southeast.
Cattle producers rely heavily on stored forages to bridge nutritional gaps caused by a decrease in pasture conditions, particularly from fall to spring.
Evolvulus, or dwarf morning glory, is a tender perennial native to Brazil.
Late winter and early spring freezes are a regular part of growing fruit in Louisiana.
Maintaining a clean, disinfected environment is an essential component of equine health management, especially following an infectious illness or quarantine.
The brown-banded cockroach is one of two species of cockroaches that depend on human behaviors and structures to survive, the other being German cockroach.
Crowfootgrass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium), also known as Egyptian grass, is a yellow-green, summer annual grass native to Africa and Asia.
