Plant Pests and Diseases Resources
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This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers what to do in the event of a pesticide emergency, important contacts such as poison control, frequently asked pesticide questions, abbreviations and equivalents, submitting specimens for identification, and instructions for calibrating various types of sprayers. 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 be sure it is still labeled for the use for which you are buying it. For pesticide products you have on hand from earlier purchases, you are allowed to use them until they are depleted without penalty under the law. Always follow label instructions before use. Contact the product’s manufacturer for the most up-to-date label.
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SB 48-04
Aquatic Environments Pest Management
This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers external parasite control in aquatic environments, including fishery chemicals, aquatic weed control, response to herbicides, restrictions, and calculating concentrations in aquatic environments. 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 be sure it is still labeled for the use for which you are buying it. For pesticide products you have on hand from earlier purchases, you are allowed to use them until they are depleted without penalty under the law. Always follow label instructions before use. Contact the product’s manufacturer for the most up-to-date label.
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This practical handbook provides basic answers about insects affecting vegetables in Georgia. The content is ideal for pest managers, farmers, Master Gardeners, and integrated pest management students in the Southeastern U.S.
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Dollar spot is an ever-present turfgrass disease that affects all warm and cool season grasses in the state of Georgia. The publication contains important information on the biology of the causal agent, detail description of the disease symptoms (aided by high quality-detailed pictures), relevant up-to-date information on conditions favoring the disease, as well as cultural, genetic and chemical methods of control. The publication is intended for turfgrass professionals, consultants, county faculty, homeowners and general public.
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While there are literally hundreds of issues that can occur in the home garden, this resource focuses on the most common ones. When troubleshooting issues in the garden, this provides a good starting point and will help gardeners diagnose their issues and strategize solutions.
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Blueberry gall midge, a small fly native to North America, has emerged as one of the serious pests of blueberries in Georgia. Severe gall midge infestations can cause up to 80% crop loss without proper intervention. Bud sampling to monitor for larvae is the only way to confirm its presence. Insecticide sprays need to be timed to target adult midges before they have a chance to lay eggs.
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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 from the pecan leafroll mite damage is typically observed from May and persist until nut harvest, and regular monitoring of mite populations is needed to prevent severe infestations and to ensure effective management.
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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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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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