scouting
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Late May and early June lesser cornstalk borer infestations occur every year in Georgia peanut fields, but the incidence of these early season infestations has increase over the last few years. I received reports of LCB infestations from several consultants and county agents last week from across the state. Moth traps were also collecting large…
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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.…
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The recent advent of hotter and drier weather has brought with it the first reports of lesser cornstalk borers (LCB) in Georgia peanut fields. I have also gotten a number of calls and texts over the last 10 days about foliage feeding caterpillars at or near threshold. I have not personally identified any of the…
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Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean Scout School will be held at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center in Midville on Tuesday, June 11. This program offers 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…
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