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Larvae of the larger elm leaf beetle. Photo: Gerald J. Lenhard, Louiana State Univ, Bugwood.org

Larger Elm Leaf Beetle

Elms have lots of pests. This week I have had several reports of larger elm leaf beetles, Monocesta coryli, …

Imported willow leaf beetles and feeding damage on willow. Photo: SD Frank

Imported Willow Leaf Beetles

You can find a lot of damage on willows this time of year because imported willow leaf beetles have …

Sawfly larvae, probably Caliroa quercuscoccineae, on a red oak and the window pane damage they cause. Photo: SD Frank

Sawflies Feeding on Oaks

Oaks have hundreds of herbivores so it is no wonder that towards the end of summer some of the …

Beech blight aphids (Grylloprociphilus imbricator) on a beech twig. Photo:SD Frank

Beech Blight Aphids

You might notice twigs on beech trees covered in a woolly sleeve. Get closer and it will begin to …

Oak lace bug adults, nymphs, and eggs on the underside of an oak leaf. Photo: SD Frank

Oak Lace Bug Damage

Oak lace bugs (Corythucha arcuata), like other lace bugs, cause stippling on leaves. Oak lace bugs, of course, feed …

Fall webworm nest. Photo: SD Frank

Fall Webworms

Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …

Late instar orangestripped oakworm larva on a sidewalk with frass. Photo: SD Frank

Orangestripped Oakworms Hatching

Orange striped oakworms started hatching in Raleigh this week. They have one generation per year. Adults emerge in mid …

Oak spider mite damage on pin oak leaves. Photo: SD Frank

Summer Brings Spider Mites

Most tree species are fed upon by spider mites and many even have their own species. These include maple …

A swimming pool behind a house

Unwanted Pool Guests

Honey Bees – When summer weather turns hot and dry, honey bees (and other insects) will frequently seek out any …

impounded water near parking lot

"Raining" in Mosquitoes

Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Chapter 5. Vineyard Establishment

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

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Chapter 4. Vineyard Site Selection

Grapes grown in North Carolina are sometimes exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions and biological pests …

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Cover of the Forest Pest Management manual with the title, an image of a forested area, and the contributing universities listed.

Forest Pest Management: A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Participating States in the Southeast

This manual prepares pesticide applicators for Forest Pest Control Certification exams in the following states: …

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Cover of Commodity Fumigation with the title, a close-up image of an insect, an image of grain silos, and the NC State Extension logo.

Commodity Fumigation: A Certification Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators

This manual provides guidance tailored for North Carolina's non-commercial pesticide applicators using fumigants in commodity …

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Young students use children’s garden tools to dig in soil in a raised bed.

Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

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Sloped Screen Separator for Manure

Including sloped screens for solid-liquid manure separation can have positive impacts on manure management systems …

Screw Press Separation of Manure

Screw press separators can divide a single by-product stream into a solid and liquid stream …

Pelleting Animal Manures

This factsheet summarizes key technologies used to produce pellets from animal manures and the impact …