Jeremy Kichler
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How do I manage scale insects on my peaches and plums? San Jose scale and white peach scale are major annual pests that can weaken and even destroy stone fruits if not handled regularly. Scale are sap-feeding insects that pierce stems and fruit using syringe-like mouthparts. After the scales have dispersed during their initial nymphal…
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In 1982, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences established the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia with the mission to facilitate teaching, research, and new plant introductions. The gardens are an essential trialing site for heat and humidity tolerance for many of the world’s annual and perennial ornamental breeding companies due to the…
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During the holidays, families are picking out the perfect Christmas tree for their home. When you select a tree, there are a few key points to keep in mind, whether you are going to cut your own tree or buy one from a retail lot that has already been cut. Do a freshness test: Run…
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By Laura Ney for CAES News As vibrant holiday plants begin to adorn the shelves of hardware stores, grocery stores and garden centers, consumers are attracted to the pinks, reds and whites atop deep green foliage, which add festive pops of color in winter homes. The appearance of plants like poinsettias and Christmas cacti usher…
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By Laura Ney for CAES News As vibrant holiday plants begin to adorn the shelves of hardware stores, grocery stores and garden centers, consumers are attracted to the pinks, reds and whites atop deep green foliage, which add festive pops of color in winter homes. The appearance of plants like poinsettias and Christmas cacti usher in the holiday…
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Below is a great post from the UGA Strawberry Blog about managing spider mites in strawberries. It is written by Jeff Cook. Nov 30, 2021 | Written by Jeff Cook Spider mites may may seem insignificant but they can cause extensive damage and reduce yields if not caught early in the season. The two-spotted spider…
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Food Plot Webinar Archive… I get a lot of questions about food plots at the Extension office. Evans County Extension conducted a virtual food plot webinar on October 7, 2021, to provide participants with information about designing and growing food plots for deer. The keynote speaker was Bob Westerfield with UGA Extension and he is…
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Carrots are an excellent choice for a cool-season garden. Gardeners can choose from a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. From long, tapering shoots to short, blunt, stubby variety, there’s something for everyone. All carrot types can be grown throughout the state of Georgia.This cool-season vegetable can be planted in the fall or early in…
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Dr. Nancy Hinkle, UGA Entomologist, has provided information about a webinar about the Asian Longhorn tick, which was discovered in Georgia last month for the first time. This webinar will go over the biology of this pest as well as its current status in Georgia. This event will take place on Thursday, October 28th, at…
Posted in: Entomology