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Use tweezers to remove ticks. Pinch the tick close to the mouthparts to remove as much as possible. If the tick head is left behind, don't worry. Having a tick attach itself to your skin is like having a thorn. Your body will expel it over time. CAES News
Summertime is tick time in Georgia 07/07/11 April Reese Sorrow
It’s summer, and outdoor activities are on the menu. Make sure you don’t end up on the menu of a blood-sucking travel partner when you are out and about, say University of Georgia experts.
Supermarket beef case at Buford Farmers Market CAES News
UGA scientists tackle foodborne pathogens on beef 07/07/11 Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia scientists were awarded a five-year $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study ways to kill foodborne pathogens on beef before it arrives on supermarket shelves and in restaurant kitchens.
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UGA study investigates impact of farm labor shortages 07/07/11 Candace Pollock-Moore
Changes in certain policies affecting farm labor and improved business strategies are needed to help farmers weather farm labor shortages, says a University of Georgia agricultural economist.
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
Pitcher plants, coleus and tires on 'Your Southern Garden' July 16 07/07/11
Learn about everything from pitcher plants to recycling tires on "Your Southern Garden" with Walter Reeves July 16 at noon and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Lake sampling at Rock Eagle Lake CAES News
Lake ecology lesson set at Rock Eagle 4-H Center 07/05/11 Sharon Dowdy
Rock Eagle 4-H Center will hold a Saturday session titled Explore Rock Eagle Lake on July 16 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. At this session, participants will use dip nets to collect and identify common organisms found in Rock Eagle Lake.
Southern Mole Cricket CAES News
Get mole crickets now before they destroy your lawn 06/30/11 William G. Tyson
Adult mole crickets spend winter underground. When temperatures warm, they emerge, feed and mate. Their flights begin in March and continue through June when their numbers, and damage, in an area can increase quickly.
Patrick McCullough integrated the Smart Class application into the instruction for his Turf Pest Management class. CAES News
Smart phone app teaches UGA students about turfgrass 06/30/11 April Reese Sorrow
Patrick McCullough worked with fellow University of Georgia turfgrass scientists to build the first turfgrass application for smart phones. Now, he is harnessing the power of technology to teach his students.
A power-driven implement that disrupts weed growth CAES News
In organic crops, use an integrated approach to weed management 06/30/11 Candace Pollock-Moore
Outsmarting weeds in organic crop production sometimes requires unorthodox, or what Carroll Johnson calls “bizarre” management techniques.
Green pecans grow on a tree in South Georgia. CAES News
Drought puts squeeze on Georgia pecans 06/30/11 Brad Haire
Drought continues to suppress Georgia agriculture, particularly in southwest Georgia, the hub of the state’s pecan production. It could turn what was expected to be an “on” year into an “off” one for pecan growers.