J. Santos Portugal III
@JSPortugal3
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Assistant Extension Professor of Urban Entomology at MSState, MUVE Entomologist, Vector Ecologist, Tick Doc, Board Certified Entomologist. Retweet ≠ Endorsement
Starkville, MS
Joined September 2015
RT @nobuakiMZMT: I'm looking for a graduate student (either PhD or master's) to join my lab starting Jan 2026. If you know any students in….
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What a great Termite University!.
That wraps up another AMAZING #Termite University! We worked with some great Mississippi and Louisiana #PestManagement professionals. We're planning to hold a third course later this year, keep your eyes out for an announcement!.#MSUext #Entomology .
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RT @MississippiPMP: Last day to register for Termite University is this Thursday (8/7) and we still have available slots. Register today! h….
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Two tenure track entomology faculty positions at Mississippi State University accepting applications! . Assistant Professor - Forest Health (Entomology/Plant Pathology). Assistant Professor - Extension Turf and Ornamental Entomology.
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Do you know an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University that is interested in insects? The MSU Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection offers an Undergraduate Entomology Minor. Check it out!.
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RT @MississippiPMP: In Mississippi, the tawny crazy ant is in Harrison, Jackson, Hancock, and Pearl River Counties. Please ship any from ot….
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RT @MississippiPMP: We have 3 species of drywood #termite in Mississippi. Southeastern drywoods are found in coastal counties and can overw….
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RT @mea_msu: Call for Papers Midsouth Entomologist (ISSN: 1936-6019): Serves entomologists in the midsouth region of the USA (LA, MS, AR, T….
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RT @MississippiPMP: You will likely get calls from concerned customers about cicada killer wasps. These native pollinators rarely pose a st….
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RT @MississippiPMP: The next Mississippi PMP pub is out! PEST SNAPSHOT: Two-Spined Trap-Jaw Ant: This #MSUext pub t….
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RT @MississippiPMP: #Termite University is less than a month away, register today! .This course for #PestManagement….
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RT @MississippiPMP: If you run a truck-mounted ULV for mosquito management, remember that labels of most adulticides require an annual test….
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RT @MississippiPMP: When making a broadcast application of granular fire ant bait as per label (usually ~3 oz/5,000 sq ft.) you shouldn't e….
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RT @MississippiPMP: Registration for #Termite University is open This course for #PestManagement Professionals wil….
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RT @MississippiPMP: Consider waiting until heavy dew in grass has dried up before you apply fire ant bait. Bait tends to be more effective….
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RT @MississippiPMP: SAVE THE DATE!!!! The next Termite University will be held in the Clay Lyle Entomology Building, August 11-12, 2025. Mo….
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This study was a heavy lift for me (I am definitely not an economist!), and I am proud of the final product. Thankfully, I had some great help along the way!.
New MSU Extension Publication! (summary, link below for full publication). "Economic Contribution of the Mississippi Professional Pest Managment Industry to the Mississippi Economy". Full MSU Extension publication: #MSUext #PestManagement #Entomology
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RT @MississippiPMP: German cockroaches in the field nowadays likely have some degree of pyrethroid resistance. If your company's German roa….
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A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a new study shows.
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RT @LowndesCoExt: 4-H Shooting Sports and Conservation Camp will be July 28-30 at Prairie Wildlife in West Point for 4-H age 10-16. Cost:….
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RT @MississippiPMP: Accidently get a little fire ant bait on a driveway or sidewalk? Easy fix, just sweep or brush it into a targeted area….
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