Pest Information
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Citrus growers in Georgia have been grappling with damage to their trees from the freeze event that came through before Christmas last year. We are still evaluating the impact of that freeze event on citrus varieties grown in Georgia and north Florida. The good news is that the majority of the citrus grown in Georgia…
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Information from Dr. Alejandra Jimenez Madrid (Director of the UGA Plant Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory in Tifton): I am happy to announce that the Plant Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory is currently a USDA-certified lab to perform Huanglongbing (HLB or citrus greening) testing. We are excited to provide this advanced testing to commercial growers, homeowners, nurseries, Extension and research personnel,…
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Diaprepes abbreviates (also known as the citrus root weevil or the Apopka weevil) was detected in one trap sample from Chatham County, Georgia during the 2021 APHIS PPQ survey season. While this insect is not assumed to be widespread in Georgia at this time, growers should be aware of this weevil given the recent increase…