UGA Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

The University of Georgia · College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Graphic: Leaf affected by Tomato spotted wilt virus

Graphic: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus vectored by Thrips

General Info

Thrips Identification

TVAC Lab - Thrips as Vectors in Agricultural Commodities

Purpose: The purpose of the TVAC Lab is to support the research and extension programs of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Location: The TVAC Lab is located on Entomology Drive in the main Entomology Building on the Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA.

Personnel: Stan Diffie, Research Coordinator;
Susan Clark, Assistant

Photo: Stan Diffie and Lyndsay Wade

Contact Information: To contact the TVAC Lab, phone: (229) 386-3374; fax: (229) 386-3086; or email.

You may also contact us by using our mailing address: TVAC Lab, Department of Entomology, P.O. Box 748, Tifton, GA 31793.

Current Projects
in TVAC Lab

Thrips Collections and Identification

Pre-season
Risk Assessment
in Vegetables

Thrips Exclusion
in Tobacco

Thrips Species Composition in Onions

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University of Georgia to consolidate
various local sources of information
pertaining to the knowledge and
management of TSWV
in Georgia crops.

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