2019 Nursery Field Day Slated for September 20
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Pest Management
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 …
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 …
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
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
Publications, Information, and News
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Silverleaf Whitefly
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the silverleaf whitefly, an insect …
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This Entomology Insect Note includes a pest management calendar for ornamental cherry in North Carolina …
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Paper Wasps for Caterpillar Management in the Landscape
This Entomology Insect Note discusses using paper wasps to control caterpillars in the landscape in …
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Pine Pest Management Calendar
This Entomology Insect Note includes a pest management calendar for pests of pine in North …
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Phylloxera on Hickory and Pecan
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of phylloxera, a small insect that …
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Planthoppers
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of planthoppers, commonly reported on shrubs …
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Pine Bark Adelgid
This Entomology Insect Note focuses on the park bark adelgid, pests primarily found on white …
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This Entomology Insect Note discusses obscure scale, which can infest oaks as well as beech, …
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