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Georgia officials detect new, potentially devastating invasive insect
2+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Georgia is no stranger to invasive species, with kudzu, Japanese knotweed, the spotted lanternfly, Argentine tegus and more threatening the state. Now, there’s a new entrant to the list: the pasture mealybug. Houseplant enthusiasts may already be familiar with a…...
Georgia officials trap 866 invasive yellow-legged hornets, eradicate 44 nests this year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (547+ words) Georgia officials are working to stop the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet before it causes deeper harm to the state's bees, farms, and food systems. So far this year, the state has trapped 866 hornets and eradicated 44 nests, an early…...
Georgia sea turtles. This island has already broken a record this season
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (318+ words) One of Georgia's most popular beach destinations is celebrating a milestone for sea turtle conservation. According to Southern Living, Tybee Island has already recorded its highest number of sea turtle nests ever, surpassing the previous record with weeks still remaining…...
New Georgia training targets invasive species harming waterways - AOL
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (476+ words) Georgia officials are offering online training in the fight against aquatic invasive species, which can cause economic and ecological harm. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is urging the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species…...
The Snake That Eats Rattlers: This Georgia Team Found 4 in One Spot
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) Black racers were just one snake species uncovered on this tin-flipping outing. Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and…...
The Snake That Eats Rattlers: This Georgia Team Found 4 in One Spot - AOL
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and in the shed skin of females. Seeing two sleek, freshly shed racers…...
After several rainy weeks, Georgia’s drought picture looks very different
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1031+ words) In late April, as Georgia faced its most intense drought in almost 20 years, nearly every corner of the state was in desperate need of rain. Water levels in many rivers and streams were at near record lows. Peach State farmers…...
Georgia's changing climate boosts mosquito populations - AOL
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (490+ words) Extreme weather events, such as intense, prolonged drought linked to climate change, can increase mosquito populations in Georgia. And scientists warn that warming temperatures are driving north the mosquito breeds typically associated with environments south of the equator. “Mosquito larvae…...
Georgia's waters are under attack by invasive species
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (721+ words) Aquatic invasive species can cause significant economic and ecological harm in Georgia, and state officials are asking for the public’s help in combating them. By displacing or outcompeting native plants and animals, non-native aquatic nuisance species can damage boats and…...
Summer burn ban in effect for 54 Georgia counties until September 30
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In Georgia, starting today May 1st, residents of 54 Georgia counties will be placed under an Summer Open Burn Ban. The ban will go until September 30th. This is in addition to the Outdoor Burn Ban issued for 91 Georgia counties…...