Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist class to be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas. This year’s host is Dr. Mike Merchant, urban entomology specialist at the Dallas center, along with co-host and fellow agricultural entomologist Dr. Allen Knutson.  This year’s program is a very packed three full days of training, from 1:00 pm Monday September 18, to noon on Thursday, September 21.  Cost for the program is only $200 and will include some meals, snacks, and entomology supplies… Read More →

There are just a few slots remaining for the 2015 Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist training.  If you are an active Master Gardener or Master Naturalist, and are interested in doing volunteer hours on entomology projects, this may be the opportunity for you.  This year’s training is being organized by Dr. Paul Nester and will be held in Conroe, TX September 28 to October 2.  A full description of the course and registration form can be found in our March 27 post. Dr. Nester has also updated the Agenda… Read More →

  Registration is now open  for the 2012, Master Gardening Entomology Specialists’ Volunteer Training to be held Sept. 24-28, 2012 at the Ecology and Natural Resources Teaching Area (Range Area) https://essm.tamu.edu/facilities/ecology-and-natural-resources-teaching-area/ Registration for this event is being handled by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Conference Services. Although we will not close the registration,  please try to register by Friday September 14th so we can order your materials on time. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu Keyword Search:  Entomology Register by phone:  979-845-2604   For more information about the conference, please contact Brayla Leighton (bleighton@ag.tamu.edu… Read More →

The information page for the 2012 MVES training program is up! click here.  Registration details still forthcoming!