Eastern Tent Caterpillars Attracting Attention
Eastern tent caterpillars have well established nests in central NC. They favor cherry trees and often become a concern …
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Potato Leafhoppers Arriving to Feed on Red Maples
Original posted on ecoipm.org. Potato leafhoppers damage more than 200 kinds of plants but for nursery growers the most costly …
Will Neonicotinoids on Milkweed Hurt Monarchs?
Originally posted on ecoipm.org. Monarch butterflies are worth protecting because they have ecological, aesthetic, cultural, and educational values. Monarch abundance …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in NC
Originally posted on ecoipm.org I got reports from Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale that red headed flea beetle adults are …
New Citizen Science Project to Measure Tree Growth
If you have a red maple (Acer rubrum) in your yard, and a few minutes of free time per …
Monitor Pine Needle Scales
Pine needle scales are relatively easy to find and to monitor for crawler activity. Stare at the needles of …
New Regional Pest Management Guide
A team of University and Extension personnel from around the Southeast has created the 2017 Southeastern US Pest Control …
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: New Tree Pest Has Arrived in NC
Re-posted from ecoipm.org: A couple years ago I began warning about a new pest that was spreading throughout crape myrtle …
Azalea Caterpillars Feeding
Just a short post here to announce the arrival of azalea caterpillars for this year. Azalea caterpillars, Datana major, …
Late Summer Ambrosia Beetle Attacks
Granulate ambrosia beetles are primary pests of nurseries in spring. However, it seems like every year folks report ambrosia …