Misshapen Strawberries in Spring? It's Probably Poor Pollination.
A recent post from Barclay Poling at the NC State Strawberry Growers Information Portal highlighted several grower questions about …
Posts Written By
NC State Extension, NC State University
Sprayer Calibration for Use in Berry Fields Against Spotted Wing Drosophila
Guest post by Lauren Diepenbrock. As we prepare for the upcoming field season, I decided it would be a good …
Tobacco GAP Meeting Schedule
Fifteen GAP recertification meetings will be held in North Carolina during January and February of 2015. You can find …
Mealybugs in North Carolina Grapes
During the last two weeks, there have been several reports of mealybugs in wine grape vineyards. Mealybugs are sucking …
Using Predatory Mites in Strawberries
Twospotted spider mites are the most common and significant pest of strawberries grown in North Carolina. Mite management strategies …
What's Up With All These Budworms?
We exceed tobacco budworm thresholds at several of our scouting locations last week, which was also the case for a …
Flowers Impact Bee Foraging in Blueberries
Just in time for Pollinator Week, I wanted to share another update on our work on pollinators in blueberries. While …
What to Watch For: Ambrosia Beetles in Perennial Fruit Crops
Damage from a cold winter can take a while to become apparent. During the summer, I often receive several …
Other Moths That May Be in Grape Root Borer Traps
A grower who recently started monitoring for grape root borer moths in their vineyard sent me images of moths …
Questions About Thrips in Tobacco
This week growers, agents, and consultants have noticed unusually large numbers of thrips on tobacco. This is no surprise …
Answering Questions About What Time to Treat Spotted Wing Drosophila
Blueberries and blackberries are getting close to ripening in North Carolina, and I have fielded a few questions from …