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Gloomy Scale Crawlers are Active
The below information was taken from the NC Pest News, a weekly pest update from April to September. Gloomy scale, Melanaspis tenebricosa, is an armored scale that is found … MORE »Posted: 5/20/13Horticultural Science Summer Institute
We are very excited to announce we are hosting a now annual Horticultural Science Summer Institute! Please pass along to any youth that may be interested! Horticultural Science Summer … MORE »Posted: 4/29/13Termites Ready to Swarm
Spring rain in many parts of the state coupled with warmer temperatures are likely to trigger some termite swarms. Dr. Michael Waldvogel, NCSU Extension Entomologist states, “Termite swarms that … MORE »Posted: 4/2/13EPA Marks March 18-24 is Fifth Annual Fix a Leak Week
This story was copied from a news release. One in every 10 homes has a leak that is wasting at least 90 gallons of water per day WASHINGTON — … MORE »Posted: 3/18/13Mummy Berry Emerging this Week
Mummy Berry Emerging This Week Mummy berry is now active in southeastern North Carolina – the photos below were taken yesterday. The disease begins each spring with the emergence … MORE »Posted: 3/6/13Blueberry Production Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 2013 there was a blueberry production workshop held at the Johnston County Agriculture Building. Dr. Bill Cline, a specialist with NC State University, gave a presentation … MORE »Posted: 3/4/13Winter Applications Targeted Specifically for Dormant Bermudagrass Turf
Mr. Leon Warren Drs. Travis Gannon and Fred Yelverton February 27, 2013 In many cases, controlling winter weeds in the dead of winter is not a great idea. Once … MORE »Posted: 3/1/13Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration
Over eighty people attended the fruit tree training and pruning demonstration held at Central Crops Research Station on highway 70 busines north of Clayton. During the demonstration Dr. Mike … MORE »Posted: 2/9/13Uninvited Holiday Guests at Christmas
PEST ALERT December 20, 2012 From: Steve Frank, Extension Entomologist Uninvited Holiday Guests: Part 1 Christmas trees like other crops have many pests that feed on them. Also like … MORE »Posted: 12/20/12Observations of Winter Lawns
This week I’ve had a lot of calls about how to control weeds in winter lawns. I was thinking to myself, “What does it matter if there are a … MORE »Posted: 12/20/12Free Consulting Services To Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Now Offers FREE Consulting Services to Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic As part of our Organic Carolina Initiative (OCI), we will begin offering … MORE »Posted: 12/7/122013 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference Helps Farmers Break into Organics Market Rocky Mount – Organics are booming and the 4th Annual Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference, happening Feb. 14-15, … MORE »Posted: 12/7/12Stick It To Cankerworms
PEST ALERT December 3, 2012 From: Steve Frank, Extension Entomologist Stick It to Cankerworms In spring 2012, a cankerworm outbreak occurred in many North Carolina cities. Spring cankerworm (Paleacrita … MORE »Posted: 12/4/12Fruit and Nut Tree Sale 2012
The order form for the 2012 annual Fruit and Nut Tree Sale is now available. There was such a demand for persimmons last year that we included them again … MORE »Posted: 10/2/12
Beware of Unwanted House Guests
As the temperatures cool down a few of the imported insects may look for refuge inside houses and other buildings. They’re looking for a warm, cozy place to spend … MORE »Posted: 9/28/12Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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