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Construction to remodel the auditorium will begin September 2025. As such, the auditorium will not be available for use until June 2026.
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Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …

In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for …

It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …

Pseudoperonospora cubensis is responsible for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM), which was detected in Sampson County on cucumbers on June …

Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors …

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has created a new category for Private Applicator Commodity Fumigation …

Nothing beats the delicious and nutritious sweetpotatoes from North Carolina. Yet the guava root-knot nematode (GRKN; Meloidogyne enterolobii) continues …

Interest in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones as they are more commonly known, for pesticide …

In case you haven’t heard, 2024 marks the emergence of the 13-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The 13-year cicadas are known as Brood …

Every year, from mid-March through mid-April, I get calls from folks worried about all the bees hovering over their …

Botrytis blight (caused by Botrytis cinerea) is a well-known problem among greenhouse ornamental crop producers. This ubiquitous fungus has …

A recent study from the University of Florida discovered high incidences of two tomato viruses (ToBRFV and PepMV) in …

To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Individuals whose Private Pesticide Applicator license expires December 2024 may obtain credit toward recertification through September 2024. A total …

This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together …

Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a Bayer Fund program, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help …


It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

This manual prepares pesticide applicators for Forest Pest Control Certification exams in the following states: …
To apply restricted-use pesticides to agricultural commodities, you must be certified or be supervised by …

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …

Black root rot impacts a range of woody and herbaceous ornamental plant species primarily in …

Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) are small (< 0.12 inch) and highly diverse insects that feed on …

This Entomology Insect Note discusses how to identify and manage common armored scale insects that …