Entomology
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Here is the link to the peanut entomology blog about cutworms in peanut for those interested. You can also subscribe to this blog from the website. https://site.extension.uga.edu/peanutent/2019/06/cutworms-in-georgia-peanut-fields/ Feel free to call us if this issue arises as we have not seen or had this issue yet. We will continue to monitor fields as well in…
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Some of the earlier planted cotton in the area is already squaring. Growers and scouts should be monitoring fields for tarnished plant bugs and checking square retention. “Although plant bugs are an uncommon and sporadic pest of Georgia cotton, failure to detect economic infestations can result in yield loss and delays in maturity,” according to…
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We are starting to see some stink bug activity increase in corn fields while we are checking on disease pressure. Overall no fields appear to be bad enough to warrant treatment, but now is a good time to go over some stink bug information. Stink bugs feed on small developing ears through the husk and…
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Those interested in scouting these row crops should make plans to attend one of the UGA Scout Schools. Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 10, 2019 in Tifton and June 18, 2019 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and…
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Please read below from the UGA Peanut Entomology Blog on Thrips Injury and Acephate Rate in peanut. You can subscribe to this blog for updates here: https://site.extension.uga.edu/peanutent/ Over the years several folks have asked why there is a difference in the recommended rate of acephate for cotton (3 oz/acre) and peanut (6-12 oz/acre). I applied acephate…
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Below you will find an article in regards to help for horn flies from the UGA Beef Tips ‘n Advice blog. The link to this blog is provided if anyone is interested in finding more cattle related topics. https://site.extension.uga.edu/beef/ The approach to ward off flies is multi-prong and challenging. However, doing nothing can severely hinder…
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We have gotten off to a good start with peanut planting this season. As peanut plants are emerging and growing, producers should scout and monitor fields for early season insects. The main ones to be looking for are thrips, tobacco budworm (TBW), and possibly lesser cornstalk borer (LCB). Many of the thrips control decisions are…
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We have been looking at a lot of cotton fields emerging this time of year. Some of the earlier planted cotton already has two leaves on it and observations are being made to see how bad the thrips damage is and whether foliar treatment is warranted. Thrips management starts with planting date decisions, and in-furrow…
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There is quite a bit of activity around Worth County this week with cotton and peanut planting occurring in many fields. Thrips are an early season pest that can injure cotton and peanuts. The Thrips Infestation Predictor is a tool that can help growers see the relative risk of thrips injury in a given location…
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Attached below is the link to the thrips infestation predictor tool that you can use for your specific area. https://climate.ncsu.edu/CottonTIP Temperature and rainfall are the primary drivers influencing thrips populations. Potential differences could exist by location in your county. Be reminded that the closer you are to the planting date, the better the prediction will…