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False oleander scale: White spots on the leaves
False oleander scale (FOS), Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli (Fig. 1), is an invasive armored scale species native to China. It is prevalent in Georgia and poses a significant threat as a pest in ornamental nurseries. FOS primarily infests the leaves of plants, appearing as white spots (Fig. 2). As armored scales, they spend their entire lives inserting their […]
Meet Georgia’s Giant: The European Hornet
European hornets (Vespa crabro) are widespread across the eastern United States. Native to Europe and Asia, they were introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. This hornet is the largest species in the U.S. and is particularly common in Georgia. It is also known as the brown or giant hornet. In 2019, the northern giant […]
The Tent Caterpillars: Defoliator Pests of Ornamental Trees
The tent caterpillars (Malacosoma spp.; Lepidoptera; Lasiocampidae) are distributed widely in tropical and temperate regions. Originally, tent caterpillars were placed in the genus Bombyx, but in 1820, the genus was changed to Malacosoma (Latin word: malakos -soft; soma – body). The common name of the tent caterpillar is derived from the tent-like silk structure built […]
Staying Ahead: Preventing and Managing Spring Turfgrass Diseases This 2025
Dollar Spot is Active. The dollar spot fungus (Clarireedia sp formerly Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) is now active this 2025 spring. We have seen active infections in bermudagrass and seashore paspalum in our UGA Griffin campus research plots as well as several bermdagrass lawns in the area. Dollar spot can produce infections on warm season grass as […]
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Growing Kiwi University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard.
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Growing Mayhaw Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
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AAAS Fellows The honor is for extraordinary achievements leading to scientific advancement.
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Cyst Nematodes UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit.
Extension Publications
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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.
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Conversion Tables, Formulas and Suggested Guidelines for Horticultural Use (B 931) Pesticide and fertilizer recommendations are often made on a pounds per acre and tons per acre basis. While these may be applicable to field production of many crops, orchardists, nurserymen and greenhouse operators often must convert these recommendations to smaller areas, such as row feet, square feet, or even per tree or per pot. Thus pints, cups, ounces, tablespoons and teaspoons are the common units of measure. The conversion is frequently complicated by metric units of measure. This publication is designed to aid growers in making these calculations and conversions, and also provides other data useful in the management, planning and operation of horticultural enterprises.
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Key to Diseases of Oaks in the Landscape (B 1286) This publication contains a guide to diseases of oak trees in the landscape.
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Fences for the Farm (C 774) Fences may be used to protect or divide property, to improve its appearance, to confine animals, or to exclude animals. This publication covers the planning for, type of, materials for, and maintenance of permanent and temporary fences.