{"id":441,"date":"2026-09-14T10:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/?p=441"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:21:22","slug":"barman-lab-at-the-gpga-fall-field-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/2026\/09\/barman-lab-at-the-gpga-fall-field-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Barman Lab at the GPGA Fall Field Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-384241b8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Barman Lab was proud to participate in and contribute to the success of the recently held Georgia Pecan Growers Association(GPGA) Field Day on September 3, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;As part of the field day, our PI, Dr. Apurba Barman, engaged with pecan growers and other industry stakeholders, sharing practical and science-based approaches for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in pecan production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions focused on strategies for managing several economically important pecan pests, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/files\/2026\/09\/GPGA-flyer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/files\/2026\/09\/GPGA-flyer.jpg 564w, https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/files\/2026\/09\/GPGA-flyer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/files\/2026\/09\/GPGA-flyer-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/barmanlab\/files\/2026\/09\/GPGA-flyer-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hickory Shuckworm \u2013 monitoring, mating disruption and damage assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prionus Root borer \u2013 understanding their damage and incorporating timely management strategies including trapping and mating disruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecan leaf scorch Mite (PLSM) \u2013 monitoring and management considerations for protecting pecan leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecan bacterial Leaf Scorch \u2013 understanding and identification of associated insect vectors and integrated approaches to minimize spread<br>\u2026and other key pests affecting pecan production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events like this which had over 200 participants provide an important opportunity to connect research with real-world agricultural challenges, allowing scientists, growers, extension professionals, and industry stakeholders to share knowledge and work together toward more sustainable and effective pest management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are grateful to the Georgia Pecan Growers Association for bringing the pecan community together and creating a platform for meaningful discussion, learning, and collaboration.<br>At the Barman Lab, we remain committed to developing and delivering science-based, sustainable pest management solutions that support the productivity and long-term sustainability of Georgia\u2019s pecan industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Barman Lab was proud to participate in and contribute to the success of the recently held Georgia Pecan Growers Association(GPGA) Field Day on September 3, 2026. &nbsp;As part of the field day, our PI, Dr. Apurba Barman, engaged with pecan growers and other industry stakeholders, sharing practical and science-based approaches for Integrated Pest Management 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