Insects
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If you are interested in learning about insects, both beneficials and pests, in a fun and engaging way looking at the insect specimen, you should join us in this event. The details of the program is provided in the flyer below. Please make sure you register online using the register button below or the link…
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A new insect pest “two-spotted cotton leafhopper” (widely known as “cotton jassid”) was detected recently in Georgia. Cotton jassids are a serious pest of cotton and several other important crops such as okra, eggplant and sunflower. This is a native insect to the the Indian Subcontinent, east to Japan and Micronesia. This insect was first…
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My summer internship with the UGA Extension has been a very exciting experience for me that combined applied agricultural research with dissemination of the timely crop and garden management recommendations to the local growers and gardeners. As a Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) summer intern for Dougherty county, I worked under the close supervision of…
Posted in: Environment, Homeowners, Insects, Lawns, Livestock & Pastures, Master Gardeners, Ornamental & Landscapes, Others, Pecans, Row Crops -
Pecan nut casebearer is no stranger to the pecan growers of southwest Georgia. Just like pecans are native trees of the south, the nut casebearer is also a native insect of the region. We see and talk about this insect every year in late spring. Most of you might already have seen this pest in…
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“The Master Gardner experience has been exciting and positive from the beginning. Our training was the best, introducing us to smart new people and smart new ideas. We were reminded to base advice on research, and we are still receiving that “in spades”. In retirement I have honed my leadership skills serving in various positions…
Posted in: Environment, Homeowners, Insects, Lawns, Master Gardeners, Ornamental & Landscapes, Others -
The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census is upon us. Counting our pollinators is super important and, you know what, counting them is way easier than you think. Give it a try and, let me tell you, it’s totally worth it. On August 23rd and 24th community members across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida…
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INSECTS AROUND US: BENEFICIALS & PESTS A free practical class to learn about insects found in our homes, farms and community. Insects are some of the most diverse living creatures in our world. They constitute more than 75% of all known animal species. They are cosmopolitan in nature as they are found in all different…