Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
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Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Western NC, July 28, 2021
Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a commercial grower in Haywood County, NC. …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in WNC Region --July 28, 2021
Late blight on tomato has been confirmed near Macon County, NC on July 27, 2021. Samples have been sent to …
Section 18 Label Renewal Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Control of Sweetpotato Black Rot Postharvest in Domestic Markets
Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Bleached Grass, Yellow Jacket Problems, and the Pesky Longhorned Asian Beetle
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
Spittlebugs, Chicken Fencing, and Vanilla Grass Q&A
Q: What is causing the foamy stuff on these dandelion weeds? A: This is caused by spittlebug nymphs. These bugs …
Fall 2021 (In-Person) Pesticide Safety Schools - Registration Open
The fall 2021 pesticide safety schools are open for registrations to those who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Beetle Mania
Home gardening has seen a spike over the past year. According to the U.S. Census Monthly Retail Trade Report, …
Register Now for Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Homeowners Needed in Eradication Efforts of Box Tree Moth
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of box tree …
Sod Solutions, Tree of Heaven and Fireblight Problems
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
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 …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Got Cicada Questions?
This week I want to address some questions related to cicadas. By now you have probably heard the buzz …
Poison Ivy, Buttercup, and Mosquito Q&A
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
That's not a Murder Hornet?
Some interesting questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
Bee on the Lookout for Carpenter Bees
“I’m bringing home my baby bumble bee, won’t my Mommy be so proud of me! I’m bringing home my baby bumble …
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Asian Longhorned Tick
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