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Spiders… big spiders… oh my!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes). The range of the golden … MORE » Posted: 8/20/13Bagworm Control
Bagworm Control Over the last few weeks I have received several calls about little brown balls or bags hanging from the branches of Leyland cypress, juniper, and arborvitae in … MORE » Posted: 8/20/13Protecting Pollinators
Pollination is essential for the production of many crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of our diets are derived from insect-pollinated plants. Pollination increases yield and also … MORE » Posted: 8/20/13Back to School: Time for a Soil Test?
Any successful gardener in this area will tell you that the key to a beautiful lawn or garden starts with healthy soil. The only way to ensure your soil … MORE » Posted: 8/16/13North Carolina Pest News – August 9, 2013 (Ornamentals & Turf)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology * Raleigh, NC 27695 NORTH CAROLINA PEST … MORE » Posted: 8/15/13North Carolina Pest News – August 9, 2013 (Fruit & Vegetables)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology * Raleigh, NC 27695 NORTH CAROLINA PEST … MORE » Posted: 8/15/13North Carolina Pest News – August 9, 2013 (Field & Forage Crops)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology * Raleigh, NC 27695 NORTH CAROLINA PEST … MORE » Posted: 8/15/13Soil Sampling Time
Fall is quickly approaching and after all the rainy season, many growers say it can’t come soon enough. A very important job for all farmers is soil sampling. I … MORE » Posted: 8/13/13Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Classes
2 Hours of “X” Training (Kudzu Bug Biology and Control) to be held on September 9th, and 2 Hours of “V” Training to be held on September 24th. Click … MORE » Posted: 8/13/13Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don’ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. A new publication, Native Plants for Coastal North Carolina Landscapes, has just been … MORE » Posted: 8/8/13What Can You Do If Pesky Insects Are Getting In Or On Your Home?
It will not be long now before we start getting calls on different bugs getting into the house and becoming a nuisance. Although the majority of insects that get … MORE » Posted: 8/8/13Caldwell County No Longer Offering Pesticide Container Recycling
Due to a change within the contracted recycling company, the pesticide container recycling sites at both the Granite Falls and Collettsville transfer stations are closed indefinitely. The nearest pesticide … MORE » Posted: 8/6/13Pesticide Recertification Credits Offered
Taking the Fire Out of Fire Ants * 2 hours pesticide recertification credits in subclasses G, H, K, L, N, O, D and X Thursday August 29, 2013 Time: … MORE » Posted: 8/5/13North Carolina Pest News – August 2, 2013 (Ornamentals & Turf)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology * Raleigh, NC 27695 NORTH CAROLINA PEST … MORE » Posted: 8/5/13Mid-Season Peanut Disease Control and Disease Advisories
Many peanut growers had a hard time getting in their fields for the first leaf spot spray, which should have been applied at R3 in early July, or two … MORE » Posted: 8/5/13You're on page 2
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- Extension Entomology
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Pest Management Information Program
- NC Pesticide Safety Education Program
- NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Pesticide Programs and Educational Resources
- Turffiles – Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
National eXtension Resources
- Feral Hogs
- Imported Fire Ants
- Invasive Species
- Pest Management In and Around Structures
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
- Wildlife Damage Management
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management



