Preventative Measures Can Help to Control Squash Bugs
A common question from growers is “How do I control squash bugs?” A research article in Journal of Integrated …
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What to Replant and Do if You Have a Cotton or Corn Crop Failure?
Dr. Alan York, Professor of Crop Science at North Carolina State University, shares his expertise and provides answers to …
IPM for Spotted Wing Drosophila
BIRC’s October edition of The IPM Practioner includes an article on managing SWD. View it online. For more information on …
Updated 2018 SE Strawberry IPM Guide Available
The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (SRSFC) 2018 Southeast Regional Strawberry Integrated Pest Management Guide is now available. This annually updated guide contains …
Growing Sorghum?
Learn how to scout sorghum for common insect pests in a newly released video by Scott Stewart, IPM Extension Specialist …
Why a Particular Herbicide Is or Is Not Recommended in Your Area
Eric P. Prostko with University of Georgia explains behind-the-scene details about herbicide weed recommendations. Read the article below or …
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Regulated Area Expands to Include Entire State of North Carolina
On Nov 2, 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) added all of North Carolina to the …
USDA Grants $6.7M to Curb Spotted Wing Drosophila
A grant was awarded to NCSU for research and grower education to help fight the spotted wing drosophila. Read …
Grant Promises Blueberry Farmers More Weapons in Fight Against Spotted Wing Drosophila
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted wing drosophila, the insect …
Management Guide on Kudzu Bug for Soybean Growers
In the article, Kudzu Bug Biology and Control in Soybeans, growers can find current thresholds and management recommendations. For …
New Online Tool on Cover Crops
Scientists with USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new tool to help growers select cover crops. The …
A Good Directory for Any IPM Toolbox
The IPM Practitioner’s 2015 Directory of Least-Toxic Pest Control Products is now available online. This Directory lists more than 2,000 products such …