Poolside Pests, Invasive Species to Look Out For
Pool owners, be on the lookout when cleaning your filters this summer. What are you looking out for? Spotted …
Pest Management
Piedmont Landscape and Green Industry 2021 Webinar Series
In lieu of our annual, in-person conference, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Forsyth and Chatham County Centers are hosting a …
Seasonal Pest and Resistance Management Pesticide Applicator Credits
Learn about seasonal pests to prepare for this time of year. Also, pesticide rotation is something preached across multiple …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
2019 Nursery Field Day Slated for September 20
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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