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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…

A long, brown, striped hammerhead worm Bipalium kewense

Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms

PLEASE NOTE: NC State University and local agencies (e.g. NCDA&CS) are not currently tracking species that are already known to exist in the state. If you find a species that is different than…

map of Current distribution of Asian Longhorned Tick in North Carolina

NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available

]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that was initially reported as found on sheep in New Jersey in 2017.…

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Keep the Repellent Handy

Although hurricane Dorian has come and gone for most of us, its rainfall has likely left standing water in many areas, particularly along the coast. As a result, those areas are likely to see a spike…

Overturned and stacked beehive boxes and frames beside intact beehives on muddy ground

How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane

How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under the purview of local officials, but here are some things you can do to try and avoid any…

What Are the Patterns of Why Honey Bee Colonies Are Dying in the US?

Answer: Another year, another survey, and the findings remain less than encouraging. It seems counter-intuitive that we don’t have a clear picture about our managed honey bee population like other…