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Cracked Georgia clay signals lack of rain.

Cracked Georgia clay signals lack of rain.

State severely lacking in rainfall Posted on 02/25/09 by David E. Stooksbury

Due to an abnormally dry January and February, drought conditions have returned to much of Georgia. And it could get worse.

Wasps aren't all bad Posted on 02/25/09 by Whitney Boozer

Before you swat a paper wasp, consider this. Most wasps are beneficial in their natural habitat and are critically important in natural pest control.

Scary-looking insect assassins Posted on 02/25/09 by Whitney Boozer

The wheel bug might look scary, but it's actually a beneficial insect. Both as an immature and as an adult, it is a valuable ally in the control of other insect pests.

Ant biology Posted on 02/25/09 by Whitney Boozer

Most of us are familiar with ants. They are the small critters that eat our food at picnics and sting us if we make them mad. But if you take a closer look, you will see a side to these amazing insects that you may have never noticed before.

UGA scientist ready to make better biofuel plants Posted on 02/19/09 by Brad Haire

Charlie Brummer believes there is room for improvement – at least when it comes to plants.

Brown recluse spider isn’t typically a Southerner Posted on 02/19/09 by April Reese Sorrow, Sharon Dowdy

Many Georgia doctors have likely diagnosed a patient’s suspect wound as a brown recluse spider bite. There’s just one problem with this: The spider really doesn’t call the Deep South home, says a University of Georgia spider expert.

Prepare now for bad weather Posted on 02/19/09 by Sharon Dowdy

A rash of tornadoes and severe weather made a trek across Georgia Feb. 18, putting residents on high alert. Schools and offices normally have plans in place for weather emergencies. Families should also have prepared emergency weather plans, says a University of Georgia meteorologist.

UGA workshop to help landscapers make better bids Posted on 02/19/09 by Gary L. Wade

To help landscapers better bid on and estimate the costs of their jobs, the University of Georgia is holding a workshop March 12-13 in Athens, Ga. UGA specialists will discuss landscape installation, maintenance and software programs they’ve developed to make running a landscape business easier.

Salmonella: Tough to crack in peanuts Posted on 02/12/09 by Terry Hastings

For the second time in two years, a nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis has been tied to peanut products. This time, more than 570 people have been sickened and more than 1,700 products have been taken off supermarket shelves so far, in what is now the largest food-related recall in the country’s history.

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