Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 1, 2026 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton and June 9, 2026 at the Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville. Crops covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean.
These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage, natural enemies, and scouting procedures. The training will serve as an introduction to insect monitoring for new scouts and as a review for experienced scouts and producers. Program topics include, Bug and Larval Insect Pests, Beneficial Insects, Scouting Procedures, Safety, and an In-Field Review.
Each program will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m
For additional information about the Tifton program, contact Kelly Schauberger at 229-386-3374. For information about the Midville scout school, contact Peyton Sapp at 706-554-2119.
