Tax Reform: Changes for Farmers in 2018
Key points: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes things for all taxpayers, including farmers. Farmers may want to consult their …
Pest Management
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 …
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County Extension Programs
- Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
Information Portals
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Pest Management
Cucurbit Downy Mildew
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of cucurbit downy mildew.
4 days ago — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Japanese Maple Scale, Lopholeucaspis japonica (Cockerell), Hemiptera: Diaspididae
Japanese maple scale is an exotic, armored scale insect pest of several ornamental trees and …
4 days 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.
1 week 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 …
2 weeks ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase (PPO) Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor herbicide injury.
2 weeks ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Flower Thrips in Strawberries
This factsheet describes the biology and management of thrips in strawberries.
2 weeks ago
Scorpions in North Carolina
This factsheet covers the type of scorpions found in North Carolina and measures to take …
2 weeks 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 …
2 weeks ago