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New GDA Pest Alert: Brown Winged Plant Hopper
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released an official Pest Alert regarding the Brown Winged Plant Hopper (BWP), Pochazia shantungensis , an invasive insect recently detected in Georgia. Native to China and present in several other countries, this pest has been reported as damaging to fruit trees in South Korea. Its potential impact on Georgia agriculture is not yet known. BWP has been recorded on more than 200 plant species across 81 plant families, with fruit tree
2 days ago1 min read
Helpful Resources: ICE Guidance Documents Available
GGIA has partnered with AmeriHort to provide helpful resources to assist you and your team in being prepared in the event of any...
Jun 201 min read
Atlanta Plant Inspection Station Moves to Appointment-Based Trial
APHIS has announced a new appointment-based scheduling trial for air cargo inspections at the Atlanta Plant Inspection Station (PIS),...
May 241 min read
Spotted Lanternfly Alert
(Photo by Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org ) Shared at the request of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant...
Apr 92 min read
Notice: South Carolina Declares Certain Plants as Regulated Plant Pests
Shared at the request of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Division The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant...
Mar 261 min read
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