When to Apply Fungicide for Black Spot on Georgia Roses
Black spot is the most common and destructive foliar disease of roses in Georgia. The fungus causes unsightly black lesions on leaves,…
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Georgia: Pests & Diseases
Types of Viral Pathogens Affecting Georgia Ornamentals
Ornamentals grown in Georgia span greenhouse and nursery production, landscape plantings, and specialty cut-flower operations. Viral pathogens represent a persistent and often…
Read articleSteps to Evaluate Fungal Risk After Heavy Rains in Georgia Landscapes
Heavy rains in Georgia create ideal conditions for many foliar, root, and crown fungal diseases. Warm temperatures, extended leaf wetness, poor drainage,…
Read articleIdeas for Companion Planting to Deter Pests in Georgia Beds
Companion planting is a practical, low-input strategy for reducing pest pressure while supporting pollinators and beneficial insects. In Georgia, where long, hot…
Read articleBest Ways to Prevent Nematode Damage in Georgia Home Gardens
Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that can cause severe damage to vegetable, fruit and ornamental plants. In Georgia home gardens the most common…
Read articleBenefits of Planting Disease-Resistant Peach Varieties in Georgia Orchards
Georgia is synonymous with peaches, but the climate that makes the state ideal for fruit production also favors a suite of diseases…
Read articleWhat to Do When Downy Mildew Appears in Georgia Cucumbers
Downy mildew (caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis) is one of the most destructive foliar diseases of cucumbers in Georgia. Because it…
Read articleWhat Does Spider Mite Damage Look Like on Georgia Vegetables?
Spider mites are a common and destructive pest of vegetables in Georgia. They thrive in the state’s hot, dry summers and can…
Read articleHow Do Georgia Growers Protect Peppers From Thrips?
Thrips are tiny, slender insects that can cause outsized damage to pepper crops in Georgia. In addition to direct feeding injury–stippling, silvering,…
Read articleWhy Do Georgia Tomato Plants Wilt Overnight?
Tomato wilt that develops suddenly, sometimes overnight, is one of the most alarming problems a Georgia gardener can face. The sight of…
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