Pest Alert - Spiders In and Around the Home
Spiders get a bad rap. People think they are dangerous and having eight legs, they can look scary. Spiders …
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Pest Alert - Rust Fungus in Fescue Lawns
Does your fescue lawn have scattered brown leaves in the stand of grass? Have you taken great care of …
Pest Alert - Shredded Trees in Mountain Landscapes? Perhaps It Is Bear Damage
Recently we have seen a number of conifers damaged in Henderson County landscapes. These trees have shredded bark and …
Pest Alert - Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Henderson County
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Crape myrtle bark scale has been found in Henderson County. This pest was first recognized in …
Pest Alert - Mummy Berry in Blueberry
Mummy berry is a common fungal disease of blueberries. The fungus causes shoots and flower clusters to dieback and …
Becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer
About the Master Gardener℠ Extension Volunteer Program As you may know, Extension Master Gardener Volunteers℠ are NC State University trained volunteers who …
Wildlife Alert - Bears
Spring and Early Summer Is The Time For Bear Activity Spring and early summer is the time of year when …
Invasive Groundcover Plants
AVOID THESE PLANTS. THESE PLANTS ARE INVASIVE. If you have these in your yard and want to learn how …
Pest Alert - Bagworms
Bagworm Caterpillars Description and Seasonal Development The bagworm is a caterpillar that feeds on all manner of trees and shrubs. The …
Pest Alert - Yellow Legged Hornets
As if Murder Hornets were not enough, “we have another invasive hornet to worry about. In August 2023, another invasive …
Pest Alert - Ticks in the Landscape
Although there are several ticks that parasitize people and animals, the deer tick is the most concerning. Ixodes (Deer) ticks …
Pest Alert - Powdery Mildew
This clematis is covered in a very advanced case of powdery mildew fungus! This is about as bad of …