Floodwaters Will Recede, but Mosquito Activity Won't
The intense rainfall, flooding and mudslide damage in western North Carolina and other areas of the state have created …
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The kind folks at Extension IT have created an index from which you can easily find and access all …
Natural Enemies in Disguise
Tulip tree scales and other soft scales are maturing and producing a lot of honeydew. This makes people notice …
Sawflies on Roses
For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each year this happens and …
Cottony Maple Leaf Scales About to Hatch
Cottony maple leaf scale, Pulvinaria acericola, is one of several ‘cottony’ scales in the genus Pulvinaria. Cottony camellia scale …
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 …
Lace Bugs on Landscape Plants
This week I have seen a couple species of lace bugs active on landscape plants. Yes, there are over …
Aphids on Landscape Plants
This time of year aphids start popping up on almost everything. Some aphids are specialized to feed on one or …
Oak Felt Scales
Oak eriococcin scales, Eriococcus quercus, are one of the earliest scale insects to produce eggs, and thus crawlers, in …
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