Important Information Regarding Sample Processing This Summer
Please note: this message affects all PDIC users, except samples of turf/grasses for the Turf Diagnostic Lab Summer is always …
Matt Bertone
Director, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Entomology & Plant Pathologymatt_bertone@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 100 Derieux Place (Gardner Hall)
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Mailing Address: Campus Box 7613
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Job Description Dr. Matt Bertone is the Director and Entomologist with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC), where he focuses on identifying insects and other arthropods for clients. Identification services are vital for addressing client pest management issues, monitoring for invasive and emerging pest species, and providing accurate diagnoses and names for species involved in scientific research. In addition to these services, Matt provides identification training for state extension personnel, publishes new records and biological information on arthropods, and prepares specimens for the NCSU Insect Museum. Matt is also passionate about macro photography.
Website pdic.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Matt Bertone
Big Changes Coming to the PDIC This Spring!
Street view of Varsity Research Building Module 10, where the PDIC will be located after the move. Two significant changes …
Here They Come Again! More Periodical Cicadas Will Emerge This Spring
A periodical cicada (Magicicada) resting on a tree. If you missed them last year or didn’t get your fill, you’ll …
Clinic Closed Thursday Feb. 20th for Adverse Weather
Due to the winter weather, NC State will operate under Condition 2 (Suspended Operations) on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Under …
2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
This giant conifer aphid (Cinara) might spend the holidays with you, too! As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will …
PDIC Sample Fees Waived for Counties Affected by Helene
In the aftermath of Helene and the devastation that hit Western North Carolina, our hearts go out to those …
Similar but Different: These Are NOT Joro Spiders
Mini Joro spider? Nope! This is a native orchard spider from NC (Tetragnathidae: Leucauge argyrobapta). Photo: Matt Bertone Media outlets …
2023 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
We’ve finally analyzed our 2023 samples and results, and we’re excited to share them! In total the Plant Disease and …