Welcome
Pest Management Seminar 2026 is a one-day educational program designed for nursery and greenhouse producers, growers, managers, and horticulture professionals.
The seminar will provide the latest research-based information on emerging insect pests and plant diseases, effective pest management strategies, current horticultural production practices, and updates on Texas state regulations affecting nursery and greenhouse operations.
Participants will gain practical knowledge from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists to help improve crop health, enhance production, and stay informed about current industry challenges and regulatory requirements.
Find a printable version of the event flyer here.
Agenda
Friday, July 31, 2026
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 8 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. | Integration of Biopesticides into IPM systems
Mark Freeman and Sam Gray, Technical Pest Management & Seminar Services Manager - Bioworks |
| 9:20 – 10:10 a.m. | Starting Clean and Keeping Clean: A Systems Approach to Managing Greenhouse Plant Diseases
Kevin Ong, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Department Head - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
| 10:10 – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. | Emerging and Establishing Greenhouse Pests of Ornamental Crops: Monitoring and Management Mpproaches
Rafia Khan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Texas Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations for Nurseries and Greenhouses
Melina Delaloza, Regulatory Inspector II - Texas Department of Agriculture |
| 12:10 – 1:10 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:10 – 2 p.m. | Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management for Controlled Environment Cropping Systems
Arash Kheirodin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Controlled Environment Entomology - Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services, Dallas |
| 2 – 2:50 p.m. | Producing Healthy Ornamentals: Horticultural Practices that Support IPM
Andrew King, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Overton |
Registration Options
General Registration
$50
Per Person
Parking Information
Details will be announced closer to the event date.