{"id":1318,"date":"2025-09-24T11:54:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:35:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:35:42","slug":"september-october-2025-anr-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/2025\/09\/september-october-2025-anr-update\/","title":{"rendered":"September \/ October 2025 ANR Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2023\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"UGA Extension logo and image of leaves with citrus greening\" class=\"wp-image-879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2023\/04\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2023\/04\/image-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2023\/04\/image-768x173.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uga-caes-caes-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><ul class=\"\"><li><a href=\"#armadillos-friend-or-foe\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">Front Door Produce &#8211; Camden 4-H Fundraiser<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Calendar-Photo-contest\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">Six expert tips for a healthy septic system: What every homeowner should know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Extension-Holiday-Office-Hours\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">Leave the Leaves!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header-Invasive-Ant\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">Brown marmorated stink bug(Halyomorpha halys)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keeppestsoutofyourhouse\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">UGA In the Media: Keep pests out of your house this fall with 3 expert-backed fixes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#epsomsalt\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">We Asked Gardening Pros If Epsom Salt Really Kills Weeds\u2014They All Said the Same Thing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"armadillos-friend-or-foe\"><strong>Front Door Produce &#8211; Camden 4-H Fundraiser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Please help support Camden 4-H&#8217;s Fall Fundraising efforts to fund in-county programming &#8212; purchase 20 pounds of Georgia Grown Produce for $30!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ordering produce boxes is easy! You can order one for your family AND\/OR order one to donate and we will get it to a family in need in our county. Boxes in the past have include generous portions of bell peppers, corn, zucchini, jalapeno peppers, yellow squash, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help spread the word! Share this post! Put in on all your socials, send to your email contacts, post at work&#8230;all the places. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20# of produce for $30. Your purchases help support Georgia farmers and Camden 4-H!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have\/know a youth in our SAFE\/BB program or that is a member of County Council (7th-12th grader), you can list their name and the proceeds of your order will go directly towards supporting that 4-H&#8217;ers program\/club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order online now through November 7th!<\/strong>  This fundraiser is hosted completely online with payment by credit card. Order link is below beside flyer image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orders will be delivered to our office the week of Nov. 17 for you to pick up in time for Thanksgiving. Specific pick up times will be sent to you once the order deadline is reached.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce--791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Front Door Produce flyer with QR Code - all info is shared as plain text above\" class=\"wp-image-1319 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce--791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce--232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce--768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce--1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Flyer-Edit-Details-4-H-Front-Door-Produce-.jpg 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frontdoorproduce.com\/products\/camden-county-georgia-4-h-fall-fundraiser?fbclid=IwY2xjawM-c6ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpIXIU9ZkLZKiZYQnElnoRc2-7hOCnR1NTrMQ-La9iUH4eiwrCqadvsQRmyZ_aem_kW0LsCSd5azvOCqRW0l19w\">On-line Ordering link for Camden 4-H Front Door Produce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, contact Camden County Extension at least three weeks prior to the program date 912-576-3219 \/ uge3039@uga.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Calendar-Photo-contest\"><strong>Six expert tips for a healthy septic system: What every homeowner should know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By&nbsp;Jordan Powers and Emily Cabrera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity,&nbsp;University of Georgia Cooperative Extension&nbsp;water resource expert&nbsp;Gary Hawkins&nbsp;shares the science of septic systems and offers simple steps homeowners can take to keep them working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From what not to flush and how to avoid \u201ccommode overload\u201d to protecting your drain field and scheduling inspections, you\u2019ll learn six essential tips to maintain a healthy septic tank, protect your well water and avoid costly repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re on a septic system or municipal sewer, these practical strategies can help you safeguard your home and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/SepticSystem_diagram-e1757695375407-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"septic tank system diagram showing how water and solids flow throuth the system\" class=\"wp-image-1321 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/SepticSystem_diagram-e1757695375407-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/SepticSystem_diagram-e1757695375407-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/SepticSystem_diagram-e1757695375407-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/SepticSystem_diagram-e1757695375407.jpg 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Did you know your septic system is basically a mini wastewater treatment plant in your own backyard?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fieldreport.caes.uga.edu\/news\/septic-system-tips-podcast\/?utm_source=CAES+Newswire&amp;utm_campaign=89502662b0-Newswire_Non_Media_Weekly&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_4cb3048305-89502662b0-35727685&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawM-hn9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh4t22AX-AfIgTX4azfPx_X3HBEOKTWysPJVr4uL_XIthix-MSsSQTev-32__aem_A9DzlEhQA9tjbN0JNcjQCQ\">Connect to the interview to learn more about maintaining your septic system<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Extension-Holiday-Office-Hours\"><strong>Leave the Leaves!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: MC Halbrook, ANR Agent Glynn &amp; McIntosh County | September 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make plans to create an inviting space for these butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. There are many easy ways that you can achieve the ideal pollinator habitat, with very little effort on your part. Providing food, water, and nesting habitat\/protection meets their basic needs and can create an oasis for these essential creatures. Today we will focus on creating the habitat necessary for these pollinators to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gmanr\/2025\/09\/leave-the-leaves\/\">Keep reading to learn more about Leave the Leaves<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header-Invasive-Ant\"><strong><strong>Brown marmorated stink bug<br>(<em>Halyomorpha halys<\/em>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invasive mottled brown stink bug, first detected in PA in 1998 and now found broadly throughout the US <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eggs <\/strong>are white and barrel shaped, laid in masses of 20-30 on leaf undersides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nymphs<\/strong> look like a black and white tick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adults<\/strong> are over 1\/2 inch long, marbled brown, typical shield bug shape. Several native lookalikes, refer to ID materials!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosts<\/strong> include ornamental, nut, and fruit trees, vegetables, weeds, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Brown-marmorated-stink-bug.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Marmorateed Stink Bug on underside of leaf\" class=\"wp-image-1323 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Brown-marmorated-stink-bug.jpg 327w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/Brown-marmorated-stink-bug-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryimages.org\/browse\/subject\/9328?tab=subject-info\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.forestryimages.org\/browse\/subject\/9328?tab=subject-info\">Learn more about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keeppestsoutofyourhouse\">UGA In the Media: Keep pests out of your house this fall with 3 expert-backed fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\">Fall is fast approaching, which means you\u2019re much more likely to see bugs making their way into your home to seek shelter during the cold months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\">To get the low-down on fall and winter pest prevention, we spoke with Dr. Dan Suiter, University of Georgia Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology, who has a few expert tips to help you keep pests out of your home this fall season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/fall-pest-prevention-11797921?utm_source=CAES+Newswire&amp;utm_campaign=91eeaec881-Newswire_Non_Media_Weekly&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_4cb3048305-91eeaec881-35727685&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawM-lM5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpeyAXbZU_1qNmA13lVvF7GLDfU-GfgNFqrGtwRmb5ELrzYNX2-r_tpj8flw_aem_AV3ZLET3JKDwPFzpJ7sL5w\">Learn more about how to keep pests out of your home this fall<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"epsomsalt\">We Asked Gardening Pros If Epsom Salt Really Kills Weeds\u2014They All Said the Same Thing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using common household products like Epsom salt as a weed killer appeals to many people who want to avoid synthetic herbicides and&nbsp;garden more sustainably. But does this viral Epsom salt weed killer hack actually work? We asked horticultural experts to break down the science behind Epsom salt and explain what really happens if you use it on weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/epsome-salt-and-weeds-image.jpeg\" alt=\"hand is holding garden shovel spreading epsom salt on weed\" class=\"wp-image-1324 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/epsome-salt-and-weeds-image.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/camdenanr\/files\/2025\/09\/epsome-salt-and-weeds-image-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/epsom-salt-for-weeds-11791159?utm_source=CAES+Newswire&amp;utm_campaign=7d8f356ddd-Newswire_Non_Media_Weekly&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_4cb3048305-7d8f356ddd-35727685&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawM-ll9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoaiETktKlULzEFex_YSCorl2EYCA9LEQHQjk8L6ueZ1XqXLuxyN-02niq2x_aem_UM3hcJTIZn4JPx_kyvJd1g\">Learn more about if Epsom salt really kills weeds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Front Door Produce &#8211; Camden 4-H Fundraiser Please help support Camden 4-H&#8217;s Fall Fundraising efforts to fund in-county programming &#8212; purchase 20 pounds of Georgia Grown Produce for $30! 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