Final Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Update
By Danny Lauderdale. I still trapped numerous granulate ambrosia beetles over the weekend in central eastern NC. Based on …
Pest Management
Potato Leaf Hoppers: A Common Pest of Red Maples in Nurseries
Adapted from original content by Danny Lauderdale. I found potato leaf hoppers in one of my granulate ambrosia beetle traps …
Red Headed Flea Beetles in Nurseries
Adapted from original content by Danny Lauderdale. Several growers have reported red headed flea beetle adults on plants that …
Tulip Tree Scales Dropping Honeydew
Tulip tree scales are one of the biggest scales in NC. They are primarily on tulip tree and magnolia. …
Aphids and natural enemies on tulip poplar
This time of year tulip poplar leaves are covered in aphids. The great thing about tulip poplar aphids is …
Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
2018 NC Agritunity Conference & Trade Show
Saturday February 10th, 2018 Iredell Cooperative Extension Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m. Conference Hours 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
Caldwell County Pesticide School - March 1 & 2
If you need a pesticide license or certification, plan to attend the Caldwell County Pesticide School on March 1 …
Don't Miss the Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2017 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will take place on Thursday, February 23 at the Burke County Extension Center in Morganton, …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Soybean Rust Update
Asiatic Soybean Rust has been confirmed in more counties in the Gulf states than this early, in any previous …
Dividing Perennials Keeps Them Healthy
Dividing perennials is an easy way to rejuvenate plants and also provide more plants for the garden. The onset …
Invasive Pests in Caldwell County
Invasive pests are a real problem in Caldwell County. These invasive pests can be insects, plants, plant diseases, and …
The Spring Garden Is Right Around the Corner
Signs of spring are all around us. The daffodils are getting ready to bloom. The buds on trees are …
Staying on Task in the Garden
Even though it’s cold outside, the garden needs tending. Winter days that are not so cold are perfect for …
Selecting Vegetable Varieties
By now, you should have received your seed catalogs. If you haven’t, you can easily search online by visiting …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
Blight Threatens Tomato Season
When most people think of the word “blight,” they think of a disease that spreads rapidly. When growing tomatoes in …
Disease Knocks Out Cucumbers
You may have never heard of cucurbit downy mildew. But you’ve probably seen it if you grow melons, cucumbers, …
Fighting the Good Fight: Weeds in the Garden
Vegetable gardens are going strong. But the weeds are growing well too. If there is bare ground, Mother Nature …
Early Blight Reported on Tomatoes
A sample of tomato leaves with early blight was brought to our office yesterday. Early blight, caused by the funugs Alternaria …
Pesticides, Bats, and Hickory Horned Devil
Well, it has been another exciting week at the Caldwell Extension Center. I have a few interesting questions to …
Persimmon Tree
Folklore says the upcoming winter weather can be predicted by studying persimmon seeds. Persimmon seeds, of course come from …
Sweet Potatoes and the Eastern Hercules Beetle
I’m excited to talk about sweet potatoes and another big cool bug that was brought into the Extension Center. There …
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