Opossums are omnivores that can become a nuisance when they eat pet food, fruit on trees, pecans, seeds in bird feeders and garbage in trash cans. They also carry murine typhus and can transmit the disease to people and ...

In urban areas, tree squirrels can become pests when they eat pecans, berries, bird seed or vegetables from home gardens, or when they nest in attics. This leaflet discusses control of squirrels by fencing, trapping, ...

Diarrhea, an important problem in show pigs, can be caused by poor nutrition, infectious diseases, internal parasites or a combination of factors. This publication explains how the cause is diagnosed and the illness treated.

Feral hogs are found in almost parts of Texas. They are prized by hunters but despised by landowners who suffer from their damage. This publication is a comprehensive look at feral hogs, from their history and identification ...

This publication lists foods that are safe to eat without cooking or refrigeration. There is also a list of supplies you will need when gas and electrical service is unavailable.

This fact sheet describes Homeland Security issues that affect Texas and the nation. It includes an overview of some of the key water resource issues associated with preventing intentional contamination of water supplies ...

This publication explains how to tell whether or not food has spoiled and how to dispose of spoiled food properly and safely.

Monitoring soil water content is essential if growers want to optimize production, conserve water, reduce environmental impacts and save money. This publication illustrates how soil moisture monitoring can improve irrigation ...

This booklet addresses ways a homeowner can maintain a healthy lawn during drought. It discusses water rationing and care of specific grass species.

Water is a limited resource in Texas. This booklet explains how homeowners can establish a water management program for a home lawn that both maintains a healthy sod and also conserves water. The publication discusses soil ...