Homeowner
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Authors: Elmer Gray, Research Professional IV, University of Georgia and Jennifer A Berry, Adjunct Professor, Entomology, University of Georgia Sydney Weigand (Ed.), 2025 Most Georgia residents are well-aware of how annoying mosquitoes can be. Not only do they deter us from participating in our favorite outdoor activities, they can spread serious diseases like West Nile…
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Written by: Emily Cabrera, UGA IPM Communications Coordinator Expert/Source: Clint Waltz, Extension Turfgrass Specialist Whether you’re a golf course superintendent or a homeowner looking to grow the perfect lawn, there will be something for you at this year’s University of Georgia Turfgrass Field Day. “After four long years we are excited to bring back the…
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Written by: Emily Cabrera, UGA IPM Communications CoordinatorExpert/Source: Dr. Brett Blaauw, Assistant Professor & Peach Specialist, University of Georgia A new insect wreaking havoc in your cotton field? Troublesome disease in your peanut stand you don’t recognize? No idea where to start? Well, there’s an app for that. This year, farmers have a new tool…
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Written By: Emily Cabrera, IPM Communications CoordinatorExpert/Source: Dr. Brett Blaauw, Peach Entomologist With the onset of warmer, longer days, an array of pink blooms from peach, cherry, and plum trees break forth – the first signs of spring. And while most of us enjoy this seasonal shift, fruit tree growers prepare their orchards for the…
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Written By: Emily Cabrera, UGA IPM Communications Coordinator Expert/Source: Ash Sial, UGA IPM Coordinator and blueberry entomologist An impressive team of University of Georgia researchers just received $765,000 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Crop Protection and Pest Management Program that supports the continuation of integrated pest management programming throughout the state…
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Written by: Emran Ali, Phillip M. Brannen, and Tammy Stackhouse Fungicide resistance is a major problem for growers, as it can lead to loss of disease control, reduced yields, and unnecessary expense by applying products that no longer work. Fungal pathogens are managed with a limited number of fungicide classes. There is, therefore, a high…
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Written By: Emily Cabrera, UGA IPM Communications CoordinatorExpert Source: Dan Suiter, Entomologist, Structural Pest Management Coordinator As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the…
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Written By: Emily Cabrera, UGA IPM Communications CoordinatorExpert Source: Clint Waltz, Extension Turfgrass Specialist With the heat of summer bearing down on us, University of Georgia Extension turfgrass specialists recommend homeowners ‘stick to the schedule’ for healthy lawn maintenance. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Extension turfgrass specialist Clint Waltz says “Just stay on schedule,…
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Written By: Emily Cabrera, IPM Communications Coordinator Expert Source: Shimat Joseph, Assistant Professor Entomology Home gardens and urban landscapes have the potential to provide a vast array of habitat for valuable beneficial insects and pollinators, but that doesn’t mean you have to allow pests, weeds and diseases to go unchecked. “Find that balance. You should…