Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
From Camilo Parada and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo In collaboration with the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State University, …
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
The analysis of the 2020 Cover Crop Survey is available and posted on SARE’s website for viewing. Farmers from …
Dee Shore | 1/13/2021 | North Carolina State University CALS News Honey bee health has been on the decline for …
From Madison Stahr and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo Sweetpotato black rot, caused by the fungal pathogen Ceratocystis fimbriata, was found in …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Wanting to learn more about other IPM Extension programs across the country? Then join us and the Southern Region IPM …
The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
The number of chrysanthemum samples diagnosed with Fusarium wilt this year is well above average, according to NC State …
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the Asian longhorned beetle, an …
This factsheet describes the symptoms and management of various viruses that can affect greenhouse tomato …
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.
This disease factsheet describes Fusarium wilt of tomato. Symptoms, pathogen, environmental conditions, and management are …
The pathogen, host plants, symptoms and management of clubroot, a disease of crucifer crops, are …
This publication provides homeowners with recommended chemical control options to use in combination with an …
