Should You Spray for Cotton Thrips?
What is the growth stage of the cotton? I cannot stress the importance of this point. Cotton is the …
Sawflies on Roses
For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each year this happens and …
Cottony Maple Leaf Scales About to Hatch
Cottony maple leaf scale, Pulvinaria acericola, is one of several ‘cottony’ scales in the genus Pulvinaria. Cottony camellia scale …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 24, 2018
This is the fourteenth thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more …
Should You Tank Mix Herbicide / Nitrogen With Insecticide to Control Stink Bugs in Corn?
Should you tank mix herbicides or nitrogen with insecticide to control stink bugs in corn? To be short and …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018 The codling moth is the major insect pest of concern at this time, in both the mountains …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 21, 2018
This is the thirteenth thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more in …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 18, 2018
This is the twelfth thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more in …
Final Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Update
By Danny Lauderdale. I still trapped numerous granulate ambrosia beetles over the weekend in central eastern NC. Based on …
Potato Leaf Hoppers: A Common Pest of Red Maples in Nurseries
Adapted from original content by Danny Lauderdale. I found potato leaf hoppers in one of my granulate ambrosia beetle traps …
Red Headed Flea Beetles in Nurseries
Adapted from original content by Danny Lauderdale. Several growers have reported red headed flea beetle adults on plants that …
Vegetable Production Update-May 11th, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout
Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela Post True armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018 We are approaching the time when insecticides for first generation codling moth will need to be initiated. …
Major Strawberry Fruit Rot Risk Expected May 15, 2018
Beginning May 15, in the early afternoon in Western NC and late evening in Eastern NC, the strawberry decision …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 14, 2018
This is the eleventh thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more in …
Tulip Tree Scales Dropping Honeydew
Tulip tree scales are one of the biggest scales in NC. They are primarily on tulip tree and magnolia. …
Aphids and natural enemies on tulip poplar
This time of year tulip poplar leaves are covered in aphids. The great thing about tulip poplar aphids is …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 10, 2018
This is the tenth thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more in …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 Biofix dates now have been set for the three key lepidopteran pests of apples in the Hendersonville …