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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 and oriental fruit moth (OFM): With the exception of locations that have had high codling moth problems …

During the past week, codling moth and apple maggot numbers in traps have slightly declined, oriental fruit moth (OFM) …

The recent cool weather has slowed insect development, and consequently not much has changed in the past week. Codling …

As August approaches, apple insect activity continues to pick up. Although many orchards still have low pest pressure, codling …

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 …