Nuisance Animals Resources
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This video shows producers what to do about wildlife intrusion into produce fields, a common problem for fruit and vegetable growers that presents a food safety risk when fecal contamination occurs. It discusses best practices regarding no-harvest buffer zones (used when feces is present in the field), removal of in-field contamination, and worker training in several different scenarios.
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When wildlife populate a place where they are unwanted or cause damage to valuable plants or structures, they become a nuisance. This publication discusses some basic principles for dealing humanely with nuisance wildlife.
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Tawny crazy ants have proven to be a major nuisance to Georgia residents. This publication helps readers identify these ants and provides guidance for pest management professionals to manage and eliminate them.
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C 910
Chipmunk Control
This publication discusses several methods for controlling chipmunks, including exclusion, trapping, poison, repellents, and shooting.
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C 1027-9
Garden Fencing
This publication describes options for fencing a community or school garden, including fence types and materials.
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This resource lists several varieties of plants for your landscape that deer prefer to eat less.
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White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles. All are C-shaped, white to dirty white in color, with a brownish head and legs.
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C 866-1
Copperhead Snakes
This publication discusses general aspects of the copperhead snake.
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C 866-2
Nine-Banded Armadillo
Armadillos are common in central and southern Georgia and are moving northward. Only one species of armadillo lives in Georgia and the southeastern U.S., but 20 recognized species are found throughout Central and South America. Armadillos have poorly developed teeth and limited mobility. Armadillos are considered both an exotic species and a pest.
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