UGA Extension Office

Green Industry Info

Your source for important information to better assist the Green Industry servicing Cobb County.

-Green Industry Updates

-Lab Testing Services

-Alerts on Current Issues

-Commercial Pesticide License 

 



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Laurel Wilt


Laurel wilt has been confirmed in several locations in Cobb County. It is a disease of woody plants in the Laurel (Lauraceae) family. In our neck of the woods, it will primarily affect sassafras trees and common spicebush. This disease is introduced into host by the nonnative redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). For more information please contact Cobb County ANR Department.


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