Whitefly Research: UGA Vegetable Specialist Discusses Management Option for Growers

By Clint Thompson Whiteflies are almost a guarantee for South Georgia vegetable producers in the fall. Growers need protection against whitefly-transmitted viruses which can devastate cucurbits. Ted McAvoy, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension vegetable specialist, is researching multiple cucurbit crops to see which ones are more tolerant of the different viruses that frequently accompany whitefly pressure. “Since about 2017, we’ve … Continue reading Whitefly Research: UGA Vegetable Specialist Discusses Management Option for Growers