Syngenta Pest Patrol Program Back for 10th Season of Timely Insect Alerts

Apr 04, 2018

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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