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Dorsal view of a wasp with black head and thorax and yellow-striped abdomen on white background

Yellow-Legged Hornet on the Doorstep of NC

The Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) is a predatory wasp that attacks honey bee colonies. It was found in Savannah GA in 2023 and has been spreading quickly through South Carolina and Georgia. This should…

Cotton jassid, a.k.a. cotton leafhoppe or two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula)

Cotton Jassid Leafhopper Reported on Okra in NC

Two weeks ago Dominic Reisig reported the first detection of the invasive cotton jassid leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula) on cotton in NC in Robeson County. Last week, Mack Johnson, Extension Agent in…

Reflective mulch in tomato field for thrips deterrence

New Webpage for Western Flower Thrips Identification and Management

The Walgenbach Lab is excited to post a new web resource for vegetable growers and agents who are facing problems with western flower thrips (WFT, Frankliniella occidentalis). The information is part…

Two wooden beehives on stands in a yard; right hive labeled "Quiet House Bees at work"

Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes

With the track of tropical storm Debby poised to make a significant impact on North Carolina, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by the heavy rain and winds.…

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2022 Crop Protection School Details

The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, as the passcode and link will be given upon confirmation of attendance . Welcome…

European pepper moth larva and damage to a lower pansy leaf. Annemarie Nagle, NCSU

Progress With European Pepper Moth

European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic pest has spread rapidly through the Southeastern US since becoming…

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week — June 19–25, 2022; #MosquitoControlWeek

Reflecting on the AMCA's Mosquito Awareness Week

From June 19th through June 25th, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) promoted “Mosquito Awareness Week”. The annual event served as a timely reminder that we all play an important role…

Picture of a European hornet next to a picture of several at a porch light

Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we've been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all of those cases, they were European hornets (Vespa crabro), but many were suspected to be…

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Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms

Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled with enough rain and wind to cause flooding and environmental damage. Unfortunately,…

Box tree moth larva, webbing, and leaf damage. .S.D. Frank, NCSU

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 across the continent. Box tree moth was introduced to Ontario, Canada in 2018 which…