Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Pest Management
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A Gallery of Pests and Snakes
Gaston County Extension Volunteers
Information Portals
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
List of Publications, Information, and News
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Pest Management
Japanese Maple Scale, Lopholeucaspis japonica (Cockerell), Hemiptera: Diaspididae
Japanese maple scale is an exotic, armored scale insect pest of several ornamental trees and …
7 hours ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Biology and Control of Non-Biting Aquatic Midges
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying aquatic midges and how to control them.
6 days ago — Biting and Stinging Pests
Caterpillars That Feed on Trees and Shrubs
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of caterpillars that feed on trees …
7 days ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase (PPO) Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor herbicide injury.
7 days ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Flower Thrips in Strawberries
This factsheet describes the biology and management of thrips in strawberries.
1 week ago
Scorpions in North Carolina
This factsheet covers the type of scorpions found in North Carolina and measures to take …
1 week ago — Biting and Stinging Pests
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
1 week ago
Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato
This publication discusses the impacts of yellow nutsedge on sweetpotato crops and includes information on …
1 week ago