Lesser Cornstalk Borers in Seedling Peanuts

Lesser Cornstalk Borers in Seedling Peanuts

Dr. Mark Abney, University of Georgia Crop Entomologist   This week I received two reports of lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) in seedling peanuts. LCB infestations in peanut in May are not uncommon, but these reports underscore the importance of scouting fields on a...
Early Season Thrips Management in Cotton and Peanut 2025

Early Season Thrips Management in Cotton and Peanut 2025

We are now a few weeks into our planting the season for cotton and peanut, with some planting as early as the first week of April. As the planting season continues, I wanted to bring a few things to your attention relating to early-season insect pests. Our first pest...
Managing Lice on Cattle

Managing Lice on Cattle

  Lice infestations cause significant economic losses to the cattle industry. The USDA estimates that U.S. livestock producers lose approximately $125 million annually due to cattle lice. These tiny parasites can lead to substantial economic losses as a result of...