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Annual invasion of orangestriped oakworm in Georgia
The orangestriped oakworm (Anisota senatoria) (Fig. 1) is a prominent native defoliator distributed widely across eastern North America, ranging from southern Maine west to central Minnesota, and south to east Texas and central Georgia. While their late-summer outbreaks in August and September can cause striking, widespread defoliation, their biological significance to mature oaks is minimized […]
Short-spined thrips (Thrips parvispinus) in Ornamentals: An update
Short-spined thrips (Thrips parvispinus) (Fig. 1) remains an insect worth watching in Georgia. Although the insect has received increasing attention because of its potential to affect ornamental plants, its current presence in Georgia’s ornamental plant industry is still being monitored. Recent observations from our surveys suggest that we are currently detecting this pest in retail […]
A Newly Established Flea Beetle Associated with Chinese Privet in Georgia
The flea beetle, Argopistes tsekooni (Fig. 1) is an emerging pest on Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) in Georgia. Native to China, it is now widely distributed in North and central Georgia. Both larvae and adults feed on foliage (Fig. 2). Larvae are leaf miners that develop within leaf tissues (Fig. 3), while adults feed externally, […]
Tour Stop 2: Tips for Protecting the Turf, Preserving the Pollinators at Turfgrass Research Field Day
The Turfgrass Research Field Day returns to the UGA Griffin Campus on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. Since this exclusive event only happens every other year, it offers a rare opportunity for turf professionals, landscapers, and superintendents to explore the cutting edge of turf science. Attendees will spend the day engaging in educational field tours, browsing […]
