Spider Mites Are a Problem in Cotton
With hot, dry sustained weather across the state, odd issues are showing up. A couple weeks ago, we had …
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Corn Earworm Populations Are Heavy in Corn. What Does That Mean for Cotton and Soybean?
Corn earworm (aka bollworm, podworm, tomato fruitworm) populations are much higher in corn than usual. Corn is a nursery …
Regional Insecticide Recommendations for Plant Bugs
Article by D. Reisig and A. Huseth A recent survey of commercial fields in North Carolina provided data verifying the …
How to Scout and Manage Stink Bugs in Pre-Tassel Corn
With corn shooting up, some fields are not too far away from tasseling. It is critical to scout all …
Scout Soybeans for Kudzu Bug
A few reports are trickling in of kudzu bugs in soybeans as they usually do this time of year. …
How to Nail 2022 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)
According to Dr. Edmisten, planting conditions are improving. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips …
One Reason Why Corn Earworm (Bollworm) Numbers Might Vary Across North Carolina Lies Below Our Feet
Article by DeShae Dillard, M.S., NC State, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Corn earworm (also known as bollworm) is …
Brief Survey of Corn Producers on Insect Pests and Their Management
In an effort to improve our knowledge about pest management and integrated pest management (IPM) implementation, the IPM program …
Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn Refuge in the Southeastern U.S.
Article by Daniela Pezzini, NC State Ph.D. candidate, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Bt corn has been genetically modified …
Status of Southern Corn Billbug in NC Blacklands
Southern corn billbug is a historical pest of corn in the southeastern US and, in North Carolina, was a …
2021 Crop Protection School Details
The 73rd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
Should You Stop Treating Cotton for Insects?
Should I treat this cotton for bollworm eggs, plant bugs or stink bugs? This is not a one-size fits …