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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…

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…

False oleander scales. Photo: SD Frank

Monitor False Oleander Scales

False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout many southern states but just reaches the very…

Rosy maple moths are about an inch long and are pink and yellow. Photo: J. Baker

Prepare for Greenstripped Mapleworms

I got reports of rosy maple moths spotted around lights over the weekend. These beautiful moths are the adult form of greenstripped mapleworms which feed on maples each summer. They are many…

European pepper moth larva. Photo: SD Frank

Step-Up Scouting for European Pepper Moth

You may have European pepper moth in your nursery and not know it. They are hard to find because they hide in webbing on or below the surface of potting media. They create symptoms often confused…

Southern red mites on cherry laurel

Southern Red Mites Active on Ornamentals

In North Carolina, the most important cool season mites are the spruce spider mite (Oligonychus ununguis) and southern red mite (Oligonychus ilicis). These are among the earliest and most damaging…