Rajesh
rajesh-uga.bsky.social
Rajesh
@rajesh-uga.bsky.social
Studying bugs for a living—so humans don’t have to
We’ve teamed up with experts from UF and Clemson to release a comprehensive review on the biology and management of Thrips parvispinus (short-spined thrips).
As this pest spreads across the U.S., early detection is our best defense.https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/17/1/pmag011/8661505
Biology, ecology, and management of Thrips parvispinus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Abstract. Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) poses a serious threat to global horticultural production, including nursery and greenhouse
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April 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Excited to share our latest work on the red-headed flea beetle 🪲an important pest of ornamental nurseries and crops in the U.S.
✔️ Identified four larval instars
✔ Characterized female reproductive stages
✔ Data to improve phenology models and IPM timing
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Biometrics of Systena frontalis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on Hydrangea paniculata Siebold
Abstract. Systena frontalis (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is an economically important pest of agricultural crops and container-grown ornamentals in the
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March 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Enjoyed attending the Graduate Student Career Conference at UGA, Athens. Thought-provoking discussions on work–life balance, effective communication, and translating graduate skills for diverse career paths. #ProfessionalDevelopment
#GradStudents #PhD
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March 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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📣New webinar! *From Field to Figure: A Beginner’s Guide to Taming Messy Data in R* 📊 on 2/25 is for anyone who wants to use the power of R but doesn't quite know where to start. Learn more & register: #fieldtofiguredtofigure" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://esa.org/career-development/professional-development-from-esa/#fieldtofigure
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Checkout our recent blog post on White grubs 🪲 identification and management in Georgias Turfgrass 🌱
site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyre...
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Checkout our recent blog post on White grubs 🪲 identification and management in Georgias Turfgrass 🌱
site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyre...
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Had a wonderful time presenting at #EntSoc25 in Portland! Grateful for the opportunity to share my research, make new connections, and learn from so many inspiring entomologists. Always a privilege to be part of the ESA Annual Meeting.
#ESAPIE
#UGA
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM