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Jim Walgenbach

Professor & Extension Entomology Specialist (Fruits / Vegetables) Entomology & Plant Pathologyjim_walgenbach@ncsu.edu

(828) 435-2015

MOBILE (828) 674-4939

Phone: (828) 435-2015

Cell Phone: (828) 674-4939

Fax: (828) 684-8715

Street Address: MHCR&EC
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759

Mailing Address: MHCR&EC
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759

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Job Description Conduct an applied research research and extension program related to pest management on tree fruits and vegetables.

Recent Posts by Jim Walgenbach

As we move into the latter part of July and into August, the diversity of potential insect pests will …

Codling moth: At 1600 cumulative degree days (DD), we are in the midst of second generation codling moth in …

Second generation codling moth is the main insect of concern this week, with first generation brown marmorated stink bug …

Codling Moth: In lower elevation orchards (i.e., those ranging from about 800 to 1300 ft) an insecticide targeting second …

In Henderson County and similar elevations, first generation codling moth flight is complete, and second generation flight is not …

Codling Moth: Throughout the region we remain in that window where codling moth is between generations, and unless there …

Depending on elevation, we are either approaching or in that period when most major pests exhibit a low potential …

In orchards at elevations of about 2000 ft or higher (e.g., Henderson County), this week should see the last …