Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia
As if we needed another large wasp to strike fear in residents of the US, the state of Georgia …
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The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
What's That Tick? New Identification Guide to Species in North Carolina Can Help
As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is more encounters with ticks. These blood-sucking arthropods …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …
2022 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
OK I know it’s March, so I am going to blame a warm early season this year for our …
NC "Spring" Signals Indoor Carpet Beetle Activity
You may be noticing numerous, small (~2-3 mm), round critters crawling along window sills lately — I know I …
PDIC Discontinuing Household Mold Identification Service
Beginning January 17th, 2023, the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will no longer be providing identification …
Local Spiders Confused for Deadly Relatives
I’ve been getting a few emails and calls about large, menacing-looking black spiders that are often confused for exotic, …
Late Spring Spiders Common but Not Dangerous
We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about spiders hanging around and coming inside homes lately. Some have …
It's the Season for Busy Ground-Nesting Bees!
As the weather warms up, insects and other animals are becoming more active. I wrote the other day about …
Wasp Queens Waking Up After Winter Slumber
It’s feeling a lot like spring out there! As the warm weather bring feelings of joy from longer days …
2021 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
Last year (2021) was a busy one for us at the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC). It was …