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Morgan G. Pinkerton

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Morgan G. Pinkerton

Orcid ID0000-0002-0887-9780

County agent

Extension agent II, D.P.M., sustainable agriculture and food systems, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County

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thumbnail for publication: Redbanded Stink Bug, Red-Banded Stink Bug, Smaller Green Stink Bug (suggested common names) Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Redbanded Stink Bug, Red-Banded Stink Bug, Smaller Green Stink Bug (suggested common names) Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Morgan Pinkerton and Amanda Hodges

This document provides an in-depth profile of the redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii. It covers the insect’s introduction, distribution, physical description, life stages, and host plants. The redbanded stink bug is a significant pest in the southeastern United States, particularly affecting leguminous crops like soybeans. The article also discusses the damage caused by this pest and various management strategies, including monitoring, cultural practices, and chemical control. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Common Media Used in Hydroponics

Common Media Used in Hydroponics

Morgan G. Pinkerton, Brianna Whitman, Hannah W. Eason, and Celina Gomez

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without using soil. In hydroponics, plants can be grown either directly in a nutrient solution (water-culture) or in an inert media (media-culture). In media-culture, the type of media is critical to the success of plant production. Designed for hydroponic beginners, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department will cover the basic properties of media and specifically discuss media commonly used in hydroponics. Written by Morgan Pinkerton, Brianna Whitman, Hannah Wooten, and Celina Gomez.