Pests affecting plants, like soil-borne diseases, insects and fungi, are a central focus of Georgia's pest management efforts. Commercial producers contend with the thrips, aphids, moths and other bugs that indiscriminately prey on their crops, while conditions like mycotoxin in corn and tomato spotted wilt virus cost farmers both cash and crops.
海角官方首页 Extension helps Georgia's producers deal with these challenges. Still, anywhere from tens of thousands to millions of dollars are spent dealing with these issues every year, depending on the product and pest.
The state's well-known contest with the boll weevil demonstrates the potential scale of pest damage and thus the relative value of preventative measures. The beetle decimated Georgia's cotton industry from 1915 until a focused eradication program begun in 1987 eventually recovered yields.
Our Programs and Services
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
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Pesticide Safety Education Program Topics include pest identification, storage and disposal, pesticide drift and runoff prevention, water quality protection, and food safety.
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Production Meetings Updates on local issues for growers and producers.
Recent Publications
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Fresh Market Broccoli Production for Georgia (B 1460) Broccoli is grown throughout Georgia in both the fall and spring growing seasons. A locally significant wholesale industry developed in southwest Georgia, and acreage devoted to broccoli production ha…
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2024 Vegetable Extension and Research Report (AP 113-6) This report provides research and extension results for trials conducted by the University of Georgia Vegetable Team and its collaborators in 2024. Contributing authors include county and regional fac…
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Sorghum Insect Pests and Their Management (B 1283) Insect pests can be a major limiting factor in grain sorghum production in Georgia. Growers must be prepared to scout and prevent injury from insects in sorghum. However, a proper insect pest manageme…
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Turfgrass Pest Control Recommendations for Professionals (B 984) This publication includes recommendations and current guidelines for turfgrass pest control methods and materials in Georgia, as well as a turfgrass management calendar.
Websites
海角官方首页-affiliated sites
Includes PDF resources on insects affecting forages.
The Georgia Pest Management Handbook gives current information on selection, application, and safe use of pest control chemicals.
Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including pest management and other resources.
Integrated pest management is a science-based decision making process that employs biological, mechanical, cultural and chemical control methods is such a way as to minimize economic, environmental and public health risks associated with pests and pest management practices.
The program's primary focus is the extension of academic expertise and research-based information regarding pest management practices and options.
Includes brief descriptions and identifying images for a variety of insect pests. Also includes brief summaries of recent research.
Describes the disease in detail for peanut, tobacco, and other vegetable crops. Includes resources for identifying thrips.
?The Bugwood Center develops and utilizes partnerships and information technology to advance invasive species management, integrated pest management, and forest health.
Learn more about the crop and soil sciences department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the entomology department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the horticulture department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the plant pathology department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
External sites
Information for future and existing pest control professionals.
News
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Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
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A multidisciplinary team of 海角官方首页 researchers aims to enhance the competitiveness of Vidalia onion growers in Georgia.
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Working together with regulators, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty help farmers navigate changing laws for sustainable land stewardship.
