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Phenology Fun

A trail along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is engaging members of the public in outdoor learning and community science, allowing citizen scientists to record their careful observations of wildlife and plant life in a way that contributes meaningful data to scientific research.

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Gore, Pieralisi awarded excellence in Cotton IPM

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Landowners face financial, cleanup decisions after storm

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How to Manage Stink Bugs

You’ll soon start seeing, and maybe even smelling, a common southern insect in your landscape and garden. You may have spotted a few in your home this winter

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Extension for Real Life

What is the TIPPS Program?

Parenting is hard. That’s for sure. But does it seem like nurturing and protecting your children in today’s world is harder than what your parents experienced when you were a child?

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How to Manage Chipmunks

The Eastern chipmunk is found across eastern North America, and they can cause trouble if they decide to take up residence in your landscape.

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Workshop aids those in pest management jobs

Upcoming Events

Training Workshop
Pruning Workshop - Monroe County
March 10, 2026 | 5:30 –7pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Lee County
March 11, 2026 | 9am –4pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Lee County
March 11, 2026 | 9am –4pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Coahoma County
March 12, 2026 | 8:30am –3pm