Cinara Aphid - Early Christmas Visitors
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Michael Waldvogel
Former Extension Specialist (Household & Structural Entomology)Michael is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Michael Waldvogel
Murder Hornets in the News Again
Asian giant hornet side view. Note stinger at tip of abdomen. As if COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias are not enough …
Add Mosquitoes to Your Weekend Chores
Clogged drainage ditches create mosquito habitats (M. Waldvogel – NC State) With odds increasing that Tropical Storm Isaias will hit …
Millipedes on the Move
Millipede climbing up siding (M. Waldvogel – NC State) Last year around this time, we had a stretch of very …
Mosquito Activity on the Rise
Impounded storm water can become a mosquito breeding site (M. Waldvogel – NC State University) Memorial Day weekend is often …
What Looks Like an Asian Giant Hornet
European hornet worker (Matt Bertone, NC State University) We continue to receive inquiries from people who are confusing some of …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
Carpenter Bees Spring Into Action
Warm weather brings people outdoors for their spring lawn and garden activities. It also signals the start of carpenter …