UGA Extension Coweta County

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It's vacation season, and while bedbugs are the last thing most of us want to think about when planning a trip, a few simple steps at the beginning and end of travel can prevent a complicated and expensive problem upon returning home.

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Upcoming travel? Learn how to check for bedbugs and avoid bringing them home 0:00 Introduction0:26 Where to place your luggage upon entering room0:58 Hotspots to look for in a hotel1:28 Checking the mattress3:15 Precautions to take wh...

Ticks are more than just a nuisance — they can carry diseases that impact both people and animals 🕷️ Learn how researchers at the University of Georgia are working to better understand ticks, reduce risks, and protect public health across Georgia and beyond. 🌿🐶🩺

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Tick-Borne Illnesses in Georgia - We Are GA UGA’s One Health initiative may help stop the spread of tick-borne illnesses in Georgia, like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension program is on the leading edge of research and education in the area of urban agriculture?

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The Rise of Urban Agriculture Find out more about urban agriculture and UGA's Center for Urban Agriculture by visiting our website at https://urbanag.uga.edu/Transcript: As more people mo...

Eating out with diabetes doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods 🍽️ Small, simple swaps can make a big difference in managing blood sugar while still enjoying meals on the go. From fast food to Mexican and sandwich shops, check out these easy tips for making healthier choices when dining out! 👇

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Simple Swaps for Eating Out with Diabetes | UGA Extension Nutrition and Health: Diabetes Eating out can be a fun and social option. It can also be a fast solution when you don’t have time to cook. However, eating out when you have diabetes can create challenges when trying to find options that fit into your healthy eating plan.   

🌱🐴 Here is a quick guide to some of the most common toxic w**ds that you might find in pastures and hayfields. 🌾⚠️

Levels of toxicity can vary, so if you are concerned about a particular w**d, please submit photos 📸 or physical samples 🌿 to the Coweta County Extension office for identification 🔎 and control options ✅.

Identifying Toxic Weeds in Georgia Pastures and Hayfields | CAES Field Report Toxic w**ds may be found in pastures and hayfields throughout Georgia. This resource can help you identify the species on your farm and what symptoms to watch for in grazing livestock. If you suspect that your animal has consumed a toxic plant species, please contact your local veterinarian for an o...

Menopause brings more than hot flashes and sleep changes — it can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Learn how hormonal changes affect your health and discover practical tips to help take control during midlife. 💙

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Why menopause increases diabetes and heart disease risk – and tips to take control | UGA Extension Nutrition and Health: Diabetes Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause and drop rapidly during menopa...

Have you ever heard of a pawpaw? 🌱🍈 Native to North America and surprisingly easy to grow in Georgia, pawpaw trees produce a tropical-tasting fruit right in your own backyard. Learn more about this unique native fruit and how you can grow it at home in this interesting article from the University of Georgia CAES Field Report.

Did you know you can grow: Pawpaw | CAES Field Report University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard, like pawpaw.