From herbicide resistant pigweed to Asiatic soybean rust, boll weevils to kudzu, invasive species are a prevalent and persistent problem in Georgia. Fighting these unwanted interlopers costs farmers, local governments, and the state millions each year. UGA Extension and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are working to combat this problem from all angles.
Biology and Management of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Ornamental Landscapes
Introduced from Asia in the mid-1990s, the brown marmorated stink bug quickly spread to the entire United States. They feed on more than 170 plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, and become a nuisance when they aggregate and overwinter in man-made structures.
Learn how to identify and manage these stink bugs in Georgia.
Managing Joro Spiders in the Landscape
The Joro spider is a native of Japan and East Asia, and was first documented in the United States in 2014. Mature females spin yellow or golden silk that is very strong and sticky. These webs may span 10 ft or more, with support strands that can reach 20 ft or longer and stretch between the tops of large trees.
This resource provides details on identification and effective control of these spiders in and around homes in Georgia.
For more expert resources on invasive species, visit the topic page on the CAES Field Report site.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Offers a primer on invasive species concerns, an extensive catalog of these species, publications, maps of species' ranges, instructional videos and text, suggestions for detection control, description of management area programs, and links.
CAES Hot Topics: Invasive Species Catalogs invasive species news stories.
UGA Department of Entomology Learn more about the entomology department at the UGA College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
External sites
National Invasive Species Information Center Offers a catalog of invasive species viewable by geography or classification.
