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The pecan leafroll mite is a noninsect pest of pecan trees. Eriophyid mites are a significant group of plant-feeding mites that infest annual and perennial plants. They often go unnoticed because of their very small size and the fact that they usually reside within plant tissues. In Georgia pecans, damage…|
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AP 130-4
2026 Georgia Ag Forecast
Each year, UGA’s agricultural economists develop a comprehensive overview to help various sectors of the agriculture industry navigate the year ahead. As Georgia’s land-grant university, the University of Georgia conducts cutting-edge research on critical and emerging issues that are important to the agriculture industry. From this research, UGA provides the…|
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This resource provides citrus growers in Georgia with an overview of how different types of freeze events damage citrus trees, and both passive and active protection methods to protect citrus trees during freezes. Recovery from freeze events also is covered.
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B 1578-03
Innovation
Extension professionals are expected to translate multiple critical issues into creative, evidence-based programs. This resource explains a five-stage innovation process—Prepare, Cultivate, Challenge, Implement, and Evaluate—to help Extension professionals be more effective at innovating in their professional roles. When Extension professionals have the tools necessary to make changes within their programs…|
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False oleander scale, which appears as white spots on leaves, is an invasive pest on ornamental plants. It is prevalent in Georgia and poses a significant threat to the aesthetic value of ornamental plants in the nursery and landscape.
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C 858-16
Radon in Your Water
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium and radium found in geologic deposits. Exposure to radon gas most commonly occurs through elevated levels in home air. However, in Georgia and neighboring states there is a lesser, though still significant, risk of exposure to radon…|
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Nearly 2.3 million children are accidentally injured every year and more than 2,500 are killed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since one of the biggest threats to children is an injury occurring at home, it is important to take preventative steps to childproof your home.…|
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In North America, six species of tent caterpillars are found. The forest and Eastern tent caterpillars occur in Georgia, and can damage the aesthetic value of landscapes. There are several management strategies that work against tent caterpillars and this resource will help you identify and control them.
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