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Dr. Matt BertoneDirector, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Entomology & Plant Pathology
NC State Extension, NC State University

Media outlets all over the country have been hyping “giant invasive spiders that will fly into your local area …

We’ve finally analyzed our 2023 samples and results, and we’re excited to share them! In total the Plant Disease and …

Due to to changes in University policy, we will no longer be able to accept cash payments for our …

If you’ve been listening to the news lately, I’m sure you’re aware this is a special year for our …

As if we needed another large wasp to strike fear in residents of the US, the state of Georgia …

The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …

As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is more encounters with ticks. These blood-sucking arthropods …

Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …

OK I know it’s March, so I am going to blame a warm early season this year for our …

You may be noticing numerous, small (~2-3 mm), round critters crawling along window sills lately — I know I …

Beginning January 17th, 2023, the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will no longer be providing identification …

I’ve been getting a few emails and calls about large, menacing-looking black spiders that are often confused for exotic, …