
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
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Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
This week I have seen a couple species of lace bugs active on landscape plants. Yes, there are over …
For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each year this happens and …
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout …
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Twospotted spider mites are probably the most common spider mite species to damage ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and others. Twospotted …
There are a couple species of wax scales (Ceroplastes spp.) in North Carolina. Common ones include Indian wax scale …
Tulip trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) have two primary pests both of which produce honeydew and both of which are actively …
Eastern tent caterpillars are common native insects that create silk webs or ‘tents’ in the branch crotches of some …
Nursery growers have been struggling with ambrosia beetles for decades. Now landscape trees are also getting attacked more frequently. …
The Daylily leafminer is a recent pest from Asia. It was first detected in 2006 but has now spread …
I got reports of rosy maple moths spotted around lights over the weekend. These beautiful moths are the adult …
Update from Dr. Colleen M. Hudak-Wise, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Director Although longer than normal sample …
as seen in the Yadkin Valley Magazine, May-June Issue Pollinator-friendly plants are a hot topic in gardening circles. People are …
Crape myrtles have typically been almost maintenance free (unless you top them) but with the new crape myrtle bark …
Amanda Taylor, Area Specialized Agent – Nursery and Greenhouse alerted us that Boxwood leafminer adults are active in the …
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of white grubs and addresses how to control them as …
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …
This table presents information on preemergence herbicides for herbaceous ornamentals.
There are many species of bamboo sold in the nursery trade, some more invasive than …
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Segment (sethoxydim).