General Agriculture Resources
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Japanese maple scale is an insect pest of Japanese maples and several other ornamental tree species that secretes a detached waxy shell that covers the body. Infested trees in the landscape reduce the value of the property, and in nurseries, an infestation affects the marketability of the trees. This publication covers identification and management of this pest.
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The grass lace bug is a pest of ornamental grasses in Georgia and thrives in warm, dry conditions. This publication provides information about how to identify and manage this pest.
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The granulate ambrosia beetle (previously known as the Asian ambrosia beetle) is a serious pest of woody ornamental nursery plants, fruit trees, and shrubs in Georgia. This publication provides information on identification and biology, host plants, damage symptoms, and control strategies for this aggressive pest.
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Pesticide applicators should visit the Bulletins Live! Two website to determine if they are located within a pesticide-restricted or limited area, known as a pesticide use limitation area (PULA). These restrictions protect endangered and threatened species from adverse effects. This publication provides users a step-by-step guide on how to navigate this website and access the information needed for applications and recordkeeping.
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C 1331-01
The Bucket Method
This publication describes the Bucket Method and how someone would use this method to measure the streamflow in a stream, creek, or river to be used in developing a Low Flow Plan required for a agricultural withdrawal permit. Part of the Stream Flow Measurements series.
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B 1578-02
Systems Thinking Mindset
The textbook definition of a system is “an interconnected set of elements that is coherently organized in a way that achieves something.” In other words, systems thinking is a way of examining the interconnections between elements, including both the direct and indirect effects. This publication provides an overview of key concepts associated with systems, including elements, interconnections, and functions. Developing a systems thinking mindset is helpful in moving beyond simple cause-and-effect thinking to consider the patterns and characteristics of systems as well.
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This resource explains a new method developed through UGA research that helps growers determine the amount of lime needed to correct their soil pH. It is useful for producers and soil-testing lab technicians.
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Scale insects are common pests of landscape trees and shrubs that are often overlooked when scouting. Scales can be responsible for chlorosis, branch die-back, and ultimately, plant death. Scales are broadly categorized as either soft scales or armored scales. Soft scales produce a soft, cottony, powdery, or waxy substance that cannot be separated from the scale body. Common soft scales in Georgia include Indian wax scales, Florida wax scales, brown soft scales, oak lecanium scales, magnolia scales, cottony maple scales, cottony camellia scales, cottony cushion scales, and azalea bark scales. Armored scales have a hard, shield-like cover that is not attached to the body of the insect. Common armored scales in Georgia include tea scales, euonymus scales, obscure scales, false oleander scales, juniper scales, and gloomy scales.
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The red-headed flea beetle is a serious insect pest in ornamental nurseries. It is also referred to as the “cranberry flea beetle” in cranberry and blueberry systems in the Northern U.S. The adult beetle causes serious feeding damage to the foliage of a variety of woody and herbaceous container plants in nurseries. As the name suggests, the flea beetle jumps when disturbed, similar to a dog flea. A native pest, this insect is present in central and eastern U.S. regions.
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