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Blister beetles sometimes infest forage crops such as alfalfa, where they may become incorporated in hay. This publication discusses biology, cause of illness and management of blister beetles.
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Many people view wetlands as “wastelands,” having few virtues. But it is now known that wetlands provide many useful services, from improving water quality to providing habitat for important fish and wildlife. These kinds of benefits would be costly to create, so maintaining natural wetlands is good for both the…|
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El embarazo es una época de cambios, y las futuras mamás tienen mucho en qué pensar, tanto por ellas mismas como por sus bebés. La seguridad alimentaria y la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (enfermedades causadas por alimentos contaminados) son muy importantes durante este período. Hay cuatro pasos sencillos…|
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Las mujeres embarazadas deben prestar mayor atención a su nutrición, actividad física y seguridad alimentaria. Este recurso se creó para ayudar a los agentes de extensión y a sus clientes, y describe recomendaciones dietéticas y nutricionales esenciales, y su importancia, específicamente para la mujer embarazada y su bebé en crecimiento.
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The Georgia Pest Management Handbook gives current information on selection, application and safe use of pest control chemicals. The handbook has recommendations for pest control on farms, around homes, urban areas, recreational areas, and other environments in which pests may occur. Cultural, biological, physical, and other types of control are…|
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SB 48-13
Vertebrate Pest Control
This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers control of vertebrate pests such as beavers, chipmunks, deer, and bats, as well as repellents and how to manage reptiles, amphibians and birds. Note that prior to killing protected animals in Georgia, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the…|
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SB 48-12
Vegetables Pest Management
This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers insect, weed, and disease control in home garden vegetables. Beginning in 2022, the Home & Garden Edition has been updated biennially. When purchasing a product based on a first-year recommendation of the Handbook, check the current product label before purchase to…|
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SB 48-11
Turf Pest Management
This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers insect, disease, and weed control in home turfgrass. Care should be taken when using insecticides around any flowering plants when bees are actively foraging. Timing sprays for late afternoon and evening will minimize risks from broad-spectrum contact insecticides. When purchasing a…|