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Lumpkin County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources Information Page

Agriculture & Natural Resources

What is the Spotted lanternfly?

Poultry & Backyard Flock Information

Pollinators Information

Georgia Hornets and Tick Guides and Indentification

Your Household Water Quality

Links of Interest

How to become a Master Gardener 

Private Pesticide License Information

Recertification Information

Certified Pesticide Applicators must earn a required number of recertification credits every five years or be reexamined. Recertification credits may be earned by attending education meetings approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Program. You can search for Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Courses by type of license (Commercial or Private), license category, or course date.

Private applicators must obtain three (3) re-certification credit hours in order to renew the Private Applicator license. Commercial applicators must obtain either six (6) or ten (10) recertification credit hours per licensed category (see CEU requirements for commercial and private categories) to renew their Commercial Applicator license. We also have a series of PowerPoint presentations and webinars you can view at our office for credit. Email clarkmac@uga.edu to set up an appointment.

Please print and complete both forms to ensure you have all documents needed to obtain your license. After all paperwork is completed bring all documents by the Extension office to complete the process. If you have questions, please call our office at 706-864-2275.

Newsletters

Georgia Bee Information

Agriculture & Natural Resources Publications

Managing Mold in Homes

Other Links of Interest

We have many beneficial snakes in our region, including rat snakes, hognose snakes, black racers, and garter snakes. Of the 46-snake species in Georgia, only six are venomous, and only three are known to be in our area: the copperhead, http://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/agkcon.htm , the pygmy rattlesnake http://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/sismil.htm and the timber or canebrake rattlesnake http://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/crohor.htm    You can learn more about snakes in Georgia here:  Non-Venomous Snakes

Fish Pond Management

Consultants & Fish Suppliers

Got Problems?
 
County Agents can help you with weed identification and control recommendations for your pond. It's best to collect a sample in a jar or zip-lock bag or digital photos in early spring and submit them to your local Extension Office for identification.

Aquaplant Weed ID Tool

Services include

  • Educational programs on various topics related to agriculture and natural resources.
  • Laboratory Services include: Soil testing, water testing, analysis of fertilizers, testing of hay and feeds, poultry litter testing, water test for aquaculture, and plant tissue testing.
  • Identification and Control recommendation for weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases.
  • Training and supervision of Master Gardener volunteers.
  • Trouble shooting visits to farms and home landscapes.
  • Educational literature and free publications.
  • Nutrient Management Planning for Poultry Farms.
  • Training of pesticide applicators.

Extension Publications

  • Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
  • Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
  • Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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