UGA Integrated Pest Management

How Insect Interactions Vary by Height in Turfgrass entomologytoday.org/2022/09/29/ins… via @EntsocAmerica @Entomology_UGA @ShimatJoseph @ugaipm @UGA_CollegeofAg

Fall is the best time to plan nematode management strategies. Make a plan for 2023 based on soil samples, yield maps, and field observations to define field areas with a nematode issue. Managing nematodes takes an integrated approach over years not overnight #mscrops

The fibrous roots of #covercrops break up soil, improving water infiltration. bit.ly/2Hfs9zq #soilhealth

@ecojonesie @UGA_CollegeofAg @UGAExtension @UGAWarnell @southernipm @Bugwood @valdostastate The Joro Watch monitoring program (link above) is collecting data to better understand the current spread & distribution of Joro spiders, so your input would be very helpful! You can also report through the EDDMapS app available on iOS & Android platforms. Thank you @ecojonesie!

Joro spiders are nearly at their largest & most scary-looking stage! Can you tell the difference between other garden spiders? Learn more & report at the Joro Watch page: jorowatch.org @UGA_CollegeofAg @UGAExtension @UGAWarnell @southernipm @Bugwood @valdostastate

Calling all commercial blueberry growers! Join UGA experts virtually on October 13th to discuss factors impacting fruit quality in rabbiteye blueberries. See flyer below for more info! @UGAExtension

Spot on spraying- John Deere’s See & Spray technology will be available on a limited basis for 2023. What do university researchers and growers who have tested the targeted spray system have to say about it? farmprogress.com/sprayer/spot-s… @JohnDeere @GingerRowsey #agspraying

Did you know blueberries are a top commodity in Georgia? Well, a new invasive fruit fly does, and they are feasting on these fruits. Find out how we're working with @UGA_CollegeofAg to combat this pest with parasitic wasps: t.uga.edu/8ga

Are you in pest control and looking for educational resources, training materials and certification support? You're in luck! Our new team member is your go-to guide on pesticide safety: t.uga.edu/8ka

🚨CEU Opportunities!🚨 Prepare and review for the Cat. 24 O&T Exam (offered in English and Spanish) online or in person (Griffin, GA) on Thursday, September 22nd. Registration closes Friday, September 16th! eventbrite.com/e/category-24-…

Mark your calendar and join us on Sept. 28 in Watkinsville at the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center for the 2022 Cotton Production Field Day! Cotton specialists will discuss the variety trial and management strategies for this season over a BBQ lunch. 😋

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association & U.S. Department of Agriculture hosted a symposium on ticks, focusing on the Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT) and its potential impact on the U.S. cattle industry. Watch webinars now: ncba.org/producers/tick… #ticks #cattle @BeefUSA @USDA

Come out to @UGAGriffin for the @universityofga Turfgrass Field Day on August 3 from 8am-3pm to learn from UGA researchers and extension specialists how to best care for your lawn or golf course! More information about the #UGATurfFD22 event: t.uga.edu/8cP

The Southern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center has inducted @UGAExtension fruit pathologist Phil Brannen into the IPM Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to commercial fruit growers throughout the Southern U.S. over the past 30 years. morningagclips.com/uga-fruit-path…

Yesterday, we got to welcome our first beehive to the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion! We’re looking forward to utilizing the honey from this hive in our kitchen, and we appreciate @UGAExtension for lending their expertise throughout this process.

Time to scout #peanuts for lesser cornstalk borer. Rapid surge likely #insects farmprogress.com/peanuts/time-s… @UGAExtension

@Entomology_UGA Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants 🐞🐜

Insects have been featured in many films, from horror to kids' movies (let's face it, mostly horror 🙄). What's your favorite bug movie? Comment below! 👇🏾

Summer is approaching and so are the bloodsuckers! Listen to the latest episode of IPM On The Fly, where @UGAExtension public health specialist, Elmer Gray, talks about ways to ward off the world's most dangerous creature: podcast.ugaurbanag.com

Farmers now have a tool to help them diagnose and combat pests and diseases in row crops: the MyIPM app!📱👨‍🌾 Discover more at the link: t.uga.edu/88i @UGAExtension @ugaipm

#LiteratureNotice New review by grad student Christiana Huss covers the pros and cons of #intercropping for pest management and barriers to farmer adoption of intercropping practices 👩🏾‍🌾🌿🪰 @ckblu academic.oup.com/jee/advance-ar…