Do not be fooled by their sweet-sounding name - kissing bugs are a menace and have become a real concern in Georgia. Scientifically known as triatomine bugs, these tiny insects carry a parasite that ...

An invasive insect capable of destroying agricultural crops has been spotted more frequently in Georgia this summer, prompting experts to offer simple advice to those who encounter it. If you see a ...

Creepy crawly. Flying gnats. Big buzzing bugs. We know them well in Georgia and most of them send shivers up and down our spines. The US economy spends over $100 billion each year on the negative ...

As temperatures cool, Georgia homeowners may see more stink bugs, wasps, rodents and other pests looking for shelter. Here's ...

CLEMSON, S.C. - Officials warned that South Carolina okra growers are facing an unexpected pest, in some cases resulting in complete crop loss. Experts said the state is experiencing a “significant ...

ATLANTA — Georgia's cotton producers have been warned to be on the lookout for an invasive insect that feeds on the state's top crop. The Cotton Jassid (Amrasca biguttula) was first detected in ...

Since Atlanta has had more severe cold weather for a longer period than usual this year, will there be fewer insects in the spring and summer? First, we spoke with Chief Meteorologist Chris Holcomb to ...

Georgia officials are keeping an eye out for any sign of the invasive spotted lanternfly in the Peach State. The insect is native to Asia and has now been confirmed in 19 states. Georgia has had one ...

Officials are asking Georgians to be on the lookout for another invasive species that has popped up in the Peach State. The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the spotted lanternfly was found in ...

Georgia’s okra and cotton productions are two of the state’s top-tier agricultural commodities. In 2024, the state’s cotton output in 2024 reached approximately 2 million bales and typical commercial ...