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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

Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 370 in Henderson County (2100 ft) to about 600 in the lower …

Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those …

Codling Moth: The cooler weather pattern has slowed degree-day accumulations, and consequently codling moth development has fallen behind last …

With petal fall sprays completed throughout the region, the focus for the next few weeks will be on first …

The majority of apples throughout the region are at petal fall, with some later cultivars still blooming. As discussed …

Petal fall is a critical time for management of plum curculio, and potentially oriental fruit moth and rosy apple …

With trees either in or approaching bloom, hopefully orchards have received an oil application at green tip for early …

For all practical purposes, brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is the only potential pest to be concerned with at …