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What is the Spotted Lanternfly?
Spotted Lanternfly-
??The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or SLF) is an invasive planthopper that poses a serious threat to a variety of plants, including grapes, hops, stone fruits, and hardwood trees. While feeding, the SLF excretes a sticky, sugary fluid that can lead to the growth of sooty mold, further damaging the plants. Its primary host is the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and currently, infestations have been reported in over 17 states.
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Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
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How Do I Obtain a Pesticide Applicators License?
Bring the application and affidavit to the extension office with the completed course certification.
Private Pesticide License Application
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RECERTIFICATION INFO
s 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 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 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.
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Managing Mold in Homes
Mold in your home can be a serious health hazard. While molds come in a variety of forms, all of them can be potentially harmful to your health. Unless preventative steps are taken, mold can progress from being an unwanted visitor in your home to an almost permanent resident. Learn what attracts mold growth and how to keep it from growing in your apartment or home.
Removing Mold in Your Home
Preventing Mold in Your Home
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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, , the pygmy rattlesnake and the timber or canebrake rattlesnake ??? You can learn more about snakes in Georgia here:?
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Our office has information on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid it is a tiny pest posing a giant threat to the hemlock trees in Georgia. Visit our office today we have information available on treatment chemical control and the identification.
Fish Pond Management
Lumpkin County has a strong agricultural base.? That is often overlooked or taken for granted in these days of rapid county growth. Agricultural production, however, makes many significant contributions to our local economy and quality of life.
Agricultural sales have been and will continue to be an important part of our local economic base. The gross farm income for the year 2021 in Lumpkin County was $48,989,410. This agricultural income creates a "ripple" effect. In other words, it is estimated that each dollar of agricultural production generates seven dollars in the local economy. (For example: fuel and farm supply sales, labor and trucking income).
Agricultural in Lumpkin includes poultry, livestock, and commercial horticulture production. Other important production includes the growing of pumpkins and a wide range of commercial vegetables. Recently pick your own strawberries and vegetables have become available in the county. Five wineries are currently in operation. Excellent quality grapes have been produced in Lumpkin County. The vineyards have hosted special events that tie in well with the local tourist industry.
Lumpkin County should be proud of its agricultural strength, diversity, and heritage. It enhances th