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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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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…

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Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in NC

Originally posted on ecoipm.orgI got reports from Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale that red headed flea beetle adults are active in eastern NC. Danny has been monitoring these pests closely…

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New Citizen Science Project to Measure Tree Growth

If you have a red maple (Acer rubrum) in your yard, and a few minutes of free time per year we would like your help in monitoring tree growth for A Tree’s Life, a citizen-science project.The…

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Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina

Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, the CDC has reported 2,717 confirmed case of Zika virus in the U.S. New York was #1 with 625 cases (23% of…

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Emerald Ash Borers Found Attacking White Fringe Tree

Originally posted on ecoipm.orgSee an update to this story posted here.As reported by Entomology Today, Emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, has recently been found to attack white fringetree,…

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Spider Mite Outbreaks

Originally posted on ecoIPM.orgThings are heating up and the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, thrives in hot dry weather. I have found many spider mites in the landscape on roses and many…

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Two Cases of Recluse Spider Bites in NC

*The issue of dangerous spiders is a sensitive one that elicits many emotions. In order to better understand the situation please read the entire article in full and follow the links for more…

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NC State Fair Honey Bee Exhibit

If you're visiting the State Fair this week (runs through Oct. 27th), don't forget to check out the Expo building and the fantastic display on bees and beekeeping! Don Hopkins, NCDA&CS; State…