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Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape Myrtle Aphids
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Scout for Twospotted Spider Mites
Twospotted spider mites are probably the most common spider mite species to damage ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and others. Twospotted …
Early May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
Wax Scales Hatching on Many Common Host Plants
There are a couple species of wax scales (Ceroplastes spp.) in North Carolina. Common ones include Indian wax scale …
Tulip Tree Aphids and Scales Feeding and Dropping Honeydew
Tulip trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) have two primary pests both of which produce honeydew and both of which are actively …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Eastern tent caterpillars are common native insects that create silk webs or ‘tents’ in the branch crotches of some …
Camphor Shot Borers Active Throughout the State
Nursery growers have been struggling with ambrosia beetles for decades. Now landscape trees are also getting attacked more frequently. …
Daylily Leafminer Causing White Streaks on Daylilies
The Daylily leafminer is a recent pest from Asia. It was first detected in 2006 but has now spread …
What Looks Like an Asian Giant Hornet
We continue to receive inquiries from people who are confusing some of our common insect species with the Asian …
Landscape for Life Virtual Class
Class is full! Names and email addresses are currently being taken for the waitlist. When: The class will be held …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables
The clear skies and calm winds predicted for this weekend will likely lead to freeze or frost conditions in …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
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