- Program provides continued support in fight against insects
- Strong relationships between Syngenta and entomologists drive success
- Growers who sign up receive timely text message alerts
Syngenta brings back the popular Pest Patrol program for a 10th consecutive season. Since 2009, Pest Patrol alerts have connected growers and consultants with university entomologists through in-season insect alerts that help ensure timely decisions about pest management.
“The longevity and reliability of this program is a testament to the committed efforts from our university entomologists. They work all season to supply up-to-date management tactics in the fight against insects across the South coast,” said Ann Rengel, communications lead, Syngenta. “This commitment to the growers, who wait eagerly for valuable pest information, is what drives the success of the Pest Patrol program.”
Pest Patrol enables participants to access pest alerts on the go via a mobile site, as well as at home or work through a traditional website. Visitors can subscribe to receive text message alerts from leading pest experts across nine Southern states.
Visitors simply select a state to view expert profiles and pest updates for local areas. To be notified when new updates are posted, visitors can sign up to receive text message alerts by:
1. Registering online at www.syngenta-us.com/pest-patrol, or via text message by texting the corresponding short-code word listed in the table below to 97063.
Entomologist | University or Region | Short-code Word |
Blayne Reed | Texas A&M University – Plainview | pestpat1 |
Stephen Biles | Texas A&M University – Port Lavaca | pestpat2 |
David Kerns | Texas A&M University - Blacklands | pestpat03 |
Sebe Brown | Louisiana State University | pestpat4 |
Angus Catchot | Mississippi State University | pestpat5 |
Gus Lorenz | University of Arkansas | pestpat6 |
Jeremy Greene | Clemson University | pestpat7 |
Dominic Reisig | North Carolina State University | pestpat9 |
Phillip Roberts | University of Georgia | pestpat10 |
Ron Smith | Auburn University | pestpat11 |
Scott Stewart | University of Tennessee | pestpat12 |
2. Replying upon receipt of a confirmation text with the letter “Y" to complete registration.
3. Repeating steps 1 and 2 for each entomologist from whom they wish to receive updates.
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