Warren County Extension Office

05/28/2026

Be on the lookout for the Hammerhead Worm!
The worm in the picture was captured in Warren County. Dr. Jermaine Perier, MSU Extension Entomologist for Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts gave us the following information:
1. Never handle the worm without gloves: Their mucus can be an irritant and some species produce neurotoxins.
2. Dispose of the worm WHOLE. The worm is able to regenerate from its body parts, so cutting it up will only produce more.
3. Make sure to use an airtight containment method to prevent escape.
4. Ways to kill the worm, which might take 1-2 hours:
a. add salt to the container
b. soapy water in the container
c. leave container in direct sunlight
d. soak in ethanol, alcohol, or hand sanitizer
5. Report sightings! The worm is invasive to the U.S. and some species have been here for some time now (since 1981). Still, we want to be able to track populations to monitor their spread.
. Sightings can be reported at EDDMaps shovel-headed garden worm (Bipalium kewense Moseley, 1878) - EDDMapS State Distribution - EDDMapS and clicking the report sighting tabs and following the instructions.

05/28/2026

If you are interested in participating in Project Achievement Day, call us today! (601) 636-5442

05/13/2026

Dear Forrest and Lamar Counties: Please destroy the termites and don't let them head northwest.

Thanks,
Warren County

04/17/2026

03/26/2026

Plant Sale!!!

03/24/2026

Landowners, foresters and loggers interested in cost-effective reforestation strategies are invited to attend a Natural Forest Regeneration Workshop in Noxubee County.

The May 12 workshop at Lake Forest Ranch will focus on managing costs and planning for the future through natural regeneration, an approach that can establish productive timber stands while reducing initial investment. Sessions will cover both pine and hardwood systems and combine classroom instruction with an outdoor field component.

Morning lectures will introduce key principles of natural regeneration, including management practices used by Barge Timberlands, invasive species control and regeneration strategies for southern pine and hardwood stands.

During the afternoon field session, participants will observe on-site management techniques and learn methods for evaluating successful reforestation.
The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lake Forest Ranch, located at 5326 Lake Forest Road in Macon. The registration fee is $10 for landowners and $40 for foresters and loggers to receive continuing education credits.

Four Category A Board of Registration for Foresters continuing forestry education hours and Category I Professional Logging Manager hours will be available for foresters and professional loggers.

Participants should wear boots and appropriate outdoor clothing for the field session.

Registration is required by May 8. To register, contact the Noxubee County Extension Office at 662-726-5723 or register online here: https://ow.ly/bCoA50Yx2Hk

03/06/2026

On March 4, the Warren County Extension Office partnered with the United Way of West Central Mississippi and the City of Vicksburg to bring ‘the Real World’ financial literacy program to 9th grade students at Warren Central High School. The students had a good time during the exercise and upon completion were given a $1 bill in an envelope with the message “This is your first investment. What will you do with it?”

03/06/2026

On March 5, the Warren County Extension Office partnered with the United Way of West Central Mississippi and the City of Vicksburg to bring ‘the Real World’ financial literacy program to 9th grade students at Vicksburg High School. The students had a good time during the exercise and upon completion were given a $1 bill in an envelope with the message “This is your first investment. What will you do with it?”