Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center will once again be providing recertification classes for individuals with a …
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
The fall 2021 pesticide safety schools are open for registrations to those who are seeking initial licensing in one …
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
This month, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is beginning treatments for Lymantria dispar (formerly known as ‘gypsy moth’) at …
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
It’s not just baby birds that hatch from eggs each spring. In the next several weeks, pine needle scale …
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
How can you encourage farmworkers and their families to use practices that minimize the risk of pesticide exposure? The …
From Camilo Parada and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo In collaboration with the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State University, …
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the Asian longhorned beetle, an …
This factsheet describes the symptoms and management of various viruses that can affect greenhouse tomato …
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.
This disease factsheet describes Fusarium wilt of tomato. Symptoms, pathogen, environmental conditions, and management are …
The pathogen, host plants, symptoms and management of clubroot, a disease of crucifer crops, are …
This publication provides homeowners with recommended chemical control options to use in combination with an …
