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Fire Ant Bait Spreader Rental
NC Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center has a fire ant bait spreader available to rent.Fire Ant Bait Spreader$20 per dayFor fire ant bait use ONLY3-point attachment or2 inch receiver…
New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available
The Pesticide Safety Education Program at NC State University is pleased to announce a new online course: The Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) Advisor Course.This course focuses on techniques for…
New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!
Whether you’re looking to improve your lawn or garden, NC State Extension's latest horticulture articles are a treasure trove of knowledge. NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all…
On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plant Species: Chinese Privet
There are a wide variety of non-native invasive plant species that have taken hold in Madison County. These plants cause harm to the environment, as well as potential harm to human, animal, and plant…
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 28, 2026
Over the next several weeks, first generation codling moth will be the primary concern over the region. For those considering preventive control of the European red mite (ERM), optimum timing of a…
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 20, 2026
With petal fall sprays now being applied, or near completion in lower elevation orchards, this week will focus on management options for key pests to target at First Cover – codling moth and San Jose…
Managing Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries
North Carolina strawberry growers and agricultural professionals are seeing increasing reports of tarnished plant bug in recent seasons, making timely identification and management more important…
Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring
The 2026 planting season is moving at a breakneck pace, but the persistent lack of moisture is raising critical questions about our weed control programs. In most North Carolina systems, we are…
