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Dr. Blake Layton, Extension Professor, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, & Plant Pathology

Fire Ants: Mound Builders

We have had cool, wet spring weather and the fire ants have been busy... Join Dr. Layton as he shares the facts and fiction about controlling fire ants in your home landscape and lawn.

Miniature Mississippi Wildlife

Not all insects are pests! Join Dr. Layton as he discusses some of the many species of miniature wildlife, both insects and spiders, that share your garden and landscape. Bring the kids. Children love insects and enjoy learning about them, and they are usually quicker to see and notice them than us adults.

Got Pests in Your Garden?

Summer is in full swing, and so is your garden along with a few insect pests... Join Dr. Layton as he discusses the management of insect pests in the home vegetable garden.

Control Fall Armyworms in Hayfields and Pastures

Fall armyworms are serious but sporadic pests of Bermuda grass hayfields throughout Mississippi. Learn how to scout for and control these and other insect pests of hayfields and pastures.

Protect Your Home from Termites

What can you do to protect your home from termites? Join Dr. Layton to learn to identify termite infestation and damage as well as what can be done to prevent and remove termites from your home.

Spiders!!!

Learn about Mississippi’s most common and interesting outdoor spiders, including venomous species like black widows and brown recluses. Also learn about the kinds of spiders most likely to be found inside Mississippi homes and how to keep them from living in your home.

Fire Ants: Know Your Enemy and Take Control

Fire ants are easier to control than you may think. Keys to successful fire ant control include understanding fire ant biology, choosing effective treatments, treating preventively, and treating correctly.

Household Insect Pests

Household insects can become real pests in your home environment. Join Dr. Layton as he discusses the common pests and how to protect your home from these unwanted guests.

Got Fire Ants???

We all enjoyed our cool spring weather and the fire ants enjoyed it too... Join Dr. Layton as he shares the facts and fiction about controlling fire ants in your home landscape and lawn.

Insect Pests in Late-Season Vegetable Gardens

How is your garden growing this summer? Late summer can bring bountiful vegetables as well as insects. Join Dr. Layton as he shares information on insect control at this challenging growing time.

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