Allison Floyd
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Hoplolaimus spp. Importance: Plant-parasitic nematodes belonging to the genus Hoplolaimus are commonly called lance nematodes. These nematodes are primarily migratory ectoparasites meaning they feed externally on the roots. Lance nematodes are known to cause damage to a wide variety of field crops (cotton, soybean, corn, peanuts etc.), fruit trees (apples, citrus, peaches, mango, bananas etc.), vegetables (Peas, cabbage,…
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Ash Sial1, James Jacobs2, and Zack Williams31Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 2UGA Extension, Pierce County, and 3UGA Extension, Bacon County Although blueberry gall midge has historically been referred to as a rabbiteye problem, recently it has been reported to be a concern in some southern highbush fields. The majority of the highbush infestations were primarily reported…
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The University of Georgia Cotton Team will be keeping an eye out this upcoming season for cotton jassid or two-spot cotton leaf hopper, which was spotted in several counties in Florida last year. Phillip Roberts, a UGA Extension cotton entomologist, spoke about the cotton jassid at a recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting, according to Southeast…