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About 6 whiteish, transulcent and susasage shaped larvae are pictured near on an exposed wheat tiller

Wheat Variety Resistance Ratings for Hessian Fly

by D. Reisig, A. Post, and Ryan HeinigerHessian fly is a serious pest of North Carolina wheat. A description of its life cycle and management strategies is available, with a

Recommendations for Treating Hessian Fly in the Spring

Scattered reports are coming in about Hessian fly infestations in North Carolina wheat. Usually this occurs after a period of cold weather when growth has slowed, followed by a warm period when wheat…

Virginia and North Carolina map showing predicted cereal leaf beetle egg peak dates and sample sites

Scout for Cereal Leaf Beetle in Wheat Soon

I noticed a couple dogwoods blooming this morning, which reminded me to check local temperatures for cereal leaf beetle development. Insect growth can be tracked using fairly simple temperature-based…

Hand holding wheat head with a striped caterpillar on the spikelet

True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout

Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela PostLike 2018, true armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past two weeks. This infestation does not appear to be as widespread…

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Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update-April 22, 2019

This is the third update on Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in North Carolina in 2019. More information on FHB and symptoms can be found at the Small Grains Extension portal. Current Risk Wheat and…

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Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 15, 2019

Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The fungus overwinters in soil or in crop stubble from…

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Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019

Several small yellow aphids clustered on a green leaf surface

Aphids in Wheat

I have received numerous calls within the past week about relatively heavy aphid levels in wheat. The point of this article is that it is probably too late to spray an insecticide now to make it pay…

True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout

Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela PostTrue armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past two weeks. This infestation is widespread, extending at least from…

Hessian Fly Adults Are Active- Should You Spray?

Hessian fly eggs have been spotted on wheat in Beaufort County, NC. Larvae will hatch from these eggs and will feed throughout the cold months, killing tillers. Here are some bits of information to…