Mark your calendar for our Blood Drive commemorating 9/11. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. To commemorate and honor those who lost their lives, please consider donating blood at our Carter Bloodcare Blood Drive, on Friday, August 27, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. right here at the store. Set up an appointment by scanning the QR Code below. Walk-ups are also accepted. The need for blood has never been greater. Please consider donating and honoring our fallen heroes.
Bagworms, they hang like, not so colorful Christmas tree ornaments. Unlike the ornaments that make us smile, these not-so ornamental bags protect several different species of caterpillars as they go through their life cycle. Like other pests, their population numbers vary from year to year. In 2021 their numbers seem to be higher than average.
Bagworms are easily controlled before they make the bag. Birds can put a pretty good dent in the population, but they can’t control them all. The most effective insecticides will contain one of the following active ingredients: BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis), Carbaryl (Sevin), Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Permethrin, Spinosad, neem oil, Malathion, and insecticidal soap are some of the best. The question is when to spray. The answer is when the caterpillars are actively seeking a new home. Start scouting the landscape in April and spray when you see them. This process should continue in May and June.
Once they have created the bag, physical removal can be the best method. 50 years ago I was paid 25 cents to pick all the bagworms off a tree. Way back when I bounced better when I fell and a quarter was almost a gallon of gas. Then Kevin (a customer) came into my office and told me of Brian Butler – 214.914.6599. Brian went to Keven’s house and killed all the bagworms on his trees. I talked to Brian and would recommend his services if you have a bagworm problem. Please read and follow the label directions.
Texas Parks & Wildlife released the 2021–2022 Texas Hunting Season dates. Check them out below. You can find more information on their website. Stop by Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply for deer mineral, corn, and attractants.
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | North | Oct. 1 – Feb. 27 |
South | Sep. 1 – Aug. 31 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | Panhandle | Nov. 20 – Dec. 5 |
SW Panhandle | Nov. 20 – Nov. 28 | |
Trans-Pecos | Nov. 26 – Dec. 12 | |
Archery | 59 of 254 counties | Oct. 2 – Nov. 5 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | 41 of 254 counties | Oct. 2-17 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | East Texas | Oct. 1 – Feb. 27 & May 1-31 |
Other open counties | Sep. 1 – Aug. 31 | |
Youth-only | East Texas | Sep. 25-26 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | North | Nov. 6 – Jan. 2 |
South | Nov. 6 – Jan. 16 | |
Youth-only | North | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 |
South | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 | |
Special Late | North | Jan. 3-16 |
South | Jan. 17-30 | |
Archery | 252 of 254 counties | Oct. 2 – Nov. 5 |
Muzzleloader | 90 of 254 counties | Jan. 3-16 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr & Willacy Counties | Oct. 30 – Feb. 27 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Panhandle | Dec. 4 – Jan. 2 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Statewide | Oct. 30 – Feb. 27 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Fall | North | Nov. 6 – Jan. 2 |
South | Nov. 6 – Jan. 16 | |
Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg & Willacy counties | Nov. 6 – Feb. 27 | |
Archery-only | Oct. 2 – Nov. 5 | |
Fall Youth-only | North | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 |
South | Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 17-30 | |
Spring | North | April 2 – May 15 |
South | Mar. 19 – May 1 | |
One-turkey counties | Apr. 1-30 | |
Spring Youth-only | North | Mar. 26-27 & May 21-22 |
South | Mar. 12-13 & May 7-8 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Spring | East Texas | Apr. 22 – May 14 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | North | Sep. 1 – Nov. 12 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 2 |
Central | Sep. 1 – Oct. 31 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 14 | |
South | Sep. 14 – Oct. 31 & Dec. 17 – Jan. 21 | |
Special White-winged Dove Days | South | Sep. 3-5 & Sept. 10-12 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | High Plains Mallard Management Unit | Oct. 30-31 & Nov. 5 – Jan. 30 |
North | Nov. 13-28 & Dec. 4 – Jan. 30 | |
South | Nov. 6-28 & Dec. 11 – Jan. 30 | |
Youth-Only | High Plains Mallard Management Unit | Oct. 23-24 |
North | Nov. 6-7 | |
South | Oct. 30-31 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Early Canada Goose | East | Sep. 11- 26 |
Light & Dark Geese | West | Nov. 13 – Feb. 13 |
East | Nov. 6- Jan. 30 | |
Light Goose Conservation Order | West | Feb. 14 – Mar. 13 |
East | Jan. 31 – Mar. 13 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Statewide | Sep. 11-26 & Nov. 6 – Dec. 29 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | A | Oct. 30 – Jan. 30 |
B | Nov. 26 – Jan. 30 | |
C | Dec. 18 – Jan. 23 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Statewide | Nov. 6 – Feb. 20 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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September Teal Only | Statewide | Sep. 11-26 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Statewide | Dec. 18 – Jan. 31 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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General | Core | Sep. 10-30 |
Non-core | Apr. 1-June 30 |
Season | Zone | Dates |
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Regular | Statewide | No closed season |
This year we have been inundated with calls to purchase St. Augustine grass seed. Wells Brothers does not carry nor can we get St. Augustine grass seed. The fact is that there is very little St. Augustine seed available. The three main reasons are it’s hard to harvest, hard to germinate, and the seed quality (germination rate) tends to be very poor. That’s why folks plant sod. From Texas A&M “Ecological Turf Tips SCS-2009-06” – “Seeded types are typically not available as sod. Most improved Bermuda grass, Zoysia grass, and St. Augustine grass do not produce viable seed and are only available as sod, plugs, or sprigs”
So if you are looking for St. Augustine grass, call the folks at A1 Grass in Plano.
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