Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
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NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
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NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Job Description Specializes in the management of arthropod pests of ornamental plants.
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Recent Posts by Steven Frank
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Lace Bugs on Landscape Plants
This week I have seen a couple species of lace bugs active on landscape plants. Yes, there are over …
Sawflies on Roses
For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each Rose sawfly on a …
Monitor False Oleander Scales
False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape Myrtle Aphids
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …
Scout for Twospotted Spider Mites
Twospotted spider mites are probably the most common spider mite species to damage ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and others. Twospotted …
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Entomology & Plant Pathology
NC State Extension, NC State University
- User has no photo Alder, PatriciaTraining Coordinator
- User has no photo Baker, JamesProfessor Emeritus
- User has no photo Britton, WendyProject Coordinator
- User has no photo Cowger, ChristinaSmall Grains Pathologist
- User has no photo Crawley, SydneyAssistant Professor
- User has no photo Cubeta, MarcProfessor
- User has no photo Davis, RickDepartment Head
- User has no photo Denning, SteveAgricultural Research Technician
- User has no photo Goldsworthy, EmilyResearch Assistant
- User has no photo Holmberg, ChrisAgricultural Research Specialist
- User has no photo Kennedy, GeorgeWNR Distinguished Professor
- User has no photo McKirdy, HamishPostdoctoral Research Scholar
- User has no photo Ojiambo, PeterAssociate Professor
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