Entomology
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The University Council approved 10 proposals to add minor, major and certificate programs to the University of Georgia on Wednesday. The new programs include: The council approved all of the proposals from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to offer seven existing majors at external campuses. These include: The council approved a proposal from…
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Congratulations! So proud of you! Details about the new position in her own words … Hi! I’m Zia Williamson, and I’m a current PhD Candidate in Dr. Joseph’s lab. I’m from Lincolnton, Georgia, and my love and interest for insects started early on, growing up in a rural area surrounded by nature, with my parents…
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$500,000 endowment will support UGA Extension entomologist Daniel Suiter as Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology Dan Suiter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension entomologist and well-known expert in addressing the needs of pest control operators, has been named the Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Georgia. Orkin, an industry leader in pest control services and protection, has…
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Thousands of Georgians came together on August 20 and 21 to count pollinator insects in their local gardens for the third annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census. Coordinated by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the Great Georgia Pollinator Census (GGPC) is designed to track the overall health of Georgia’s pollinators. Georgia citizens of all ages and backgrounds are…
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University of Georgia entomologists are seeking citizen help to document the presence of the sculptured resin bee — also known as the giant resin bee — an invasive bee that could threaten the native carpenter bee population. The sculptured resin bee is native to Japan and China and was first found in the U.S. in…
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Over the past few decades, pollinators have been in decline worldwide, which is concerning because 70% of crops used for human food depend on pollinators. Turfgrasses – used for most residential lawns – often take some of the blame for pollinator decline as they are known to be wind-pollinated and were thought not to serve…
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New research funded by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and conducted at the University of Georgia shows that imidacloprid residue harms wild bees. In a first-of-its-kind study, Christine Fortuin, now a postdoctorate researcher at UGA, developed a more accurate understanding of the lethal and sublethal effects of neonicotinoid exposure on blue orchard…
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Modeling clay isn’t limited to art classrooms and sculpting studios. University of Georgia researchers developed a tool to track beneficial insects in turfgrass systems using clay models. Tracking these good predators can help develop eco-friendly pest management techniques for both home lawns and commercial sod growers. In a recently published article in Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,…
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If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your home from termites, tune in to your local Georgia Public Broadcasting station this weekend when two University of Georgia professors will join forces to show viewers the proper steps to help keep their homes pest-free. University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter, a professor on the UGA Griffin…
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. G. David Buntin, a dedicated member of the UGA faculty, has been named Interim Assistant Provost and Campus Director at the UGA Griffin campus, effective Nov. 1. He succeeds Dr. Lew Hunnicutt, who has been named the president of Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Hunnicutt has made…