Jonathan Smith
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Squash bugs can be a frustrating pest in commercial cucurbit production because they are easy to overlook early and difficult to control once populations build. While they are most commonly associated with squash and pumpkins, they may also be found in other cucurbit crops, including cucumbers, melons, and gourds. Their feeding can reduce plant vigor,…
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Perilla mint (Perilla frutescens) also known as the Beefsteak Plant, is an invasive annual weed that poses a serious threat to livestock in pastures throughout the southeastern United States. Originally introduced from eastern Asia for culinary, ornamental, and medicinal purposes, the plant has become widely established in natural areas, hayfields, and grazing lands. While it…
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As of August 15, 2025, the two-spot cotton leafhopper, more commonly known as the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttula), has been confirmed in Tattnall County, Georgia. This invasive pest, native to the Indian subcontinent and other parts of Asia, has only recently been detected in the United States. It was first found in Puerto Rico…
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