Bermudagrass Mite Damage and Management

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, Jason Frank and Dr. Raymond Snyder are joined by Dr. JC Chong of Clemson University to discuss identification, biology, and management strategies for a certain problematic pest—the bermudagrass mite. Have a listen! Juang Horng “JC” Chong is a Professor and Extension Specialist of turf and ornamentals entomology at Clemson University. JC joined Clemson University in 2007 after completing graduate school on ornamentals entomology at the University of Georgia and post-doctoral training on invasive species biological control at the University of Florida. He began working on bermudagrass mite in 2009 and current has an active research program in trying to understand the impact of cultural practices on mite damage and management. Dr. Chong’s contact information: Website: https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/juanghc Email: [email protected] Referenced Papers: https://www.gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/bermudagrass-mite