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GGIA has continued to monitor information related to the brown-winged planthopper (Pochazia shantungensis) since it was first detected in Georgia in fall 2025. We shared an initial update with the industry in December 2025, followed by additional information in April 2026. As we move further into the 2026 growing season, new information from Dr. Shimat Joseph at the University of Georgia provides important context for nursery growers, landscape professionals, retailers, and allied industry...

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 trees such as apple...

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Membership will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , at 4:00 p.m. EDT . The meeting was announced on...