How 3 Minutes Could Save Georgia’s Crops

University of Georgia research professional Brian Little is tracking the brown marmorated stink bug’s movement as part of a collaborative project with scientist Jim Walgenbach at North Carolina State University. Little set up stink bug stations in Athens where he monitors the temperature at which the bugs begin to move outdoors after winter. (Credit: Brian Little/UGA)
University of Georgia research professional Brian Little is tracking the brown marmorated stink bug’s movement as part of a collaborative project with scientist Jim Walgenbach at North Carolina State University. Little set up stink bug stations in Athens where he monitors the temperature at which the bugs begin to move outdoors after winter. (Credit: Brian Little/UGA)

ATHENS —  Three minutes of your time could help save some of Georgia’s crops.

Although stink bugs are only considered to be a nuisance pest in Georgia, there is a high possibility that they could soon become an agricultural pest as well. That’s why some entomologists at UGA need Georgians help.

A quick tracking survey is available to see what counties these bugs are most likely to be spotted in, to try and tackle the issue before it becomes a much bigger problem for our crop production.

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