2019 Growing in the Mountains Series
This series features educational agriculture programs that will aid farmers and landowners in varying levels to make the most of their land …
Pest Management
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 …
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 …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Moles and Voles, Oh My!
Woodland or Pine Vole Lawn, landscape, or garden damage from wildlife pests is one of the most common calls that …
Boxwood Blight: A New Disease for Area Counties
Boxwood blight is a relatively new and threatening boxwood disease caused by the fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculata. Boxwood Blight was …
WNC AgOptions: Grants for Diversifying Farmers Now Available
WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. …
Gardening Tips: Controlling Moles and Voles in the Landscape
It seems that lately several calls have come into the extension office mentioning mole and vole issues in the …
Rains Will Lead to Mosquito Activity
The warming temperatures and recent spate of heavy rains will lead to increased mosquito activity in the next week. …
Thousand Cankers Disease
Not long ago, you may have heard about the recent detection of Thousand Cankers Disease in Haywood County within …
New Bugs on the Block
Just when homeowners were getting used to dealing with multicolored Asian lady beetles invading homes in the fall, now …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
Termite Prevention - Approaches for New Construction
This entomology insect note discusses various methods for termite prevention in new home construction.
2 days ago — Wood-Damaging Pests
Cyclamen Mite and Broad Mite in Ornamental Plants
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the cyclamen and broad mites, …
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Root Knot Nematode of Soybean
Root knot nematodes can cause significant damages to soybean fields in North Carolina. This factsheet …
1 week ago — Soybean Disease Information
Botrytis Fruit Rot / Gray Mold on Strawberry
Botrytis rot, or gray mold as it is often called, is a serious disease in …
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8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
This integrated pest management (IPM) chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook familiarizes readers with a …
1 week ago
Rosette Bud Mite on Fraser Fir
This publication describes the control of the rosette bud mite, a mite that destroys the …
2 weeks ago — Christmas Tree Notes
Phytophthora Blight and Root Rot on Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials
Identification and management of Phytophthora in annuals and herbaceous perennials in greenhouses and in the …
3 weeks ago — Ornamental Disease Information
Early Blight of Tomato
This factsheet describes early blight of tomato, including identification, transmission and disease management, and control.
4/3/19 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets