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Emerald Ash Borer Reported in 3-County Area
The Emerald Ash Borer, (EAB) an insect that can destroy all ash species, has been found in Granville, Person, and Vance Counties. – from
Granville County CenterPosted: 6/26/13 Emerald Ash Borer Found in Vance County
A small beetle that feeds on ash trees has made its way into Vance County. This non-native pest was first found in Michigan, and has slowly been progressing into … MORE » – from Vance County CenterPosted: 6/26/13 
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina
The emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina for the first time. The detection was made in Granville County with the collection of an adult beetle … MORE » – from Caswell County CenterPosted: 6/24/13 North Carolina Pest News – June 21, 2013 (Fruit and Vegetables)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Dept. of Entomology * Box 7613 * Raleigh, NC 27695 * Ph: (919) … MORE » – from Johnston County CenterPosted: 6/24/13 North Carolina Pest News – June 21, 2013 (Field and Forage Crops)
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE North Carolina State University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Dept. of Entomology * Box 7613 * Raleigh, NC 27695 * Ph: (919) … MORE » – from Johnston County CenterPosted: 6/24/13 Biological Control in the Garden
When one thinks of biological control, usually it is in the same text as chemical agents. Well this time we are going to talk about something totally different. Now … MORE » – from Franklin County CenterPosted: 6/24/13 Mid summer tobacco insect update
Caterpillars Large and Small So far this year, tobacco budworm numbers of in our research plots at both Kinston and Rocky Mount have remained below threshold (less than 10% … MORE » – from Tobacco Growers InformationPosted: 6/19/13 
Emerald Ash Borer Found In NC
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina for the first time. The detection was made in Granville County with the collection of an adult beetle that … MORE » – from Pender County CenterPosted: 6/18/13 Cogongrass Discovered in Stanly County
Go to this link to read about Cogongrass in Stanly County. http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2013/6-13cogongrass.htm The public is encouraged to learn more about cogongrass and how to identify it by visitingwww.cogongrass.org. Suspected infestations … MORE » – from Stanly County CenterPosted: 6/17/13 Spotted wing drosophila activity increasing at the end of strawberry season
We have been conducting research trials on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in strawberries at the Central Crops Research Station in Clayton, NC this year, starting in April. We caught … MORE » – from Strawberry Growers InformationPosted: 6/13/13 Blackberry psyllid active in North Carolina
Blackberry psyllid (Trioza tripunctata) is an unusual pest of blackberries and uncommon enought that most growers will never encounter it. However, when they do feed on blackberries, their damage is … MORE » – from Blackberry and Raspberry Information PortalPosted: 6/13/13 Questions about tank mixing pesticides in tobacco
This week, I have received several questions about possible phytotoxcity associated with insecticide applications directed against tobacco budworm. The three seperate phone calls and emails each involved a different … MORE » – from Tobacco Growers InformationPosted: 6/13/13 Mark your calendar for the NC State University Tobacco Tour!
The 2013 NC State University Tobacco Tour is scheduled for July 15-16 in eastern NC and July 17 in the Piedmont. Registration will be available soon, and details will … MORE » – from Tobacco Growers InformationPosted: 6/13/13 Protect squash plants now
If you were able to get your garden planted on one of the few dry days this spring, then your squash plants should be producing now. Squash plants are … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 6/12/13 
Invasion of Subterranean Creatures
Is your home being invading by aliens? No, not an invasion from extraterrestrial beings, but an intrusion of the multi-legged arthropod aliens known as millipedes. Millipedes commonly invade buildings … MORE » – from Durham County CenterPosted: 6/12/13 You're on page 4
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