New Research Shows Canopy Gaps Promote Hemlock Health as New Management Tool
The hemlock woolly adelgid is a small invasive insect that infests hemlocks. Nestled at the base of hemlock needles, …
Kelly Oten
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Forest Health Forestry & Environmental Resourcesklfelder@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 2800 Faucette Drive (Jordan Hall)
Raleigh, NC 27695
Raleigh, NC 27695
Mailing Address: Campus Box 8008
Raleigh, NC 27695
Raleigh, NC 27695
Recent Posts by Kelly Oten
One Year of Spotted Lanternfly in NC
Last month, we reached a milestone one year since spotted lanternfly was detected in North Carolina. The first active …
Invasive Insect Activity Is Heating Up! See Them? Report Them!
The warm weather seems to be here to stay and with that, last year’s new invasive insect arrivals are …
Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found in NC for the First Time
The elm zigzag sawfly has an appropriate name! As a young larva, it can create a zigzag pattern in …
Bradford Pear Bounty Back With Two Events This Fall
The Bradford Pear Bounty is back! After a successful inaugural event in April, NC’s Bradford Pear Bounty is coming …
Spotted lanternfly confirmed in North Carolina
Over the past few years, we have been saying it’s a matter of “when”– not “if”– the spotted lanternfly …
Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks
The Joro spider is a large, yellow-striped spider spreading across the Southeast. Image: Christina Butler. Similar to murder hornets in …
'tis the Season to Hang Sticky Bands to Prevent Cankerworm
It’s hard not to love this time of year between the spectacle of fall colors and the reprieve of …
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Forestry & Environmental Resources
NC State Extension, NC State University
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