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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…

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.…

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…

Beekeeper with veil placing a frame of bees into a wooden hive while others watch

Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance

Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since annual losses have been hovering ~40% every year so that beekeepers need to recoup their numbers. There are three…

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…

European pepper moth larva. Photo: SD Frank

European Pepper Moth Adults and Larvae Are Active in Nurseries

NC State Extension Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale trapped the first European pepper moths last week. This is a serious pest that may not be on your radar. European pepper moth (Duponchelia…

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Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries

We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, and Bill Cline, NC State University, in which they have developed…

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Grape Pest Survey - 4th Week of September

This article is our last post for this grape season. Harvest is complete at all of our locations. We caught a few grape berry moths at the muscadine site in Rowan Co. and again found one glassy…

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Grape Pest Survey - 3rd Week of September

Our only remaining active locations is our muscadine site in Rowan County.Again, grape berry moth were caught at the location in, but in low numbers. This location will be harvested in a few days, so…