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
Bee-Killing Mite Isn’t a Vampire After All
January 16, 2019, Dee Shore Varroa mites may be mighty small – about the size of the head …
Slugs and Their Management
Slugs are simply snails (mollusks) without shells. They live in and on the ground and have big appetites for …
Mosquito Control Around the Home
Mosquitoes are important pests because their biting activity often interferes with outdoor activities. They may transmit disease organisms to …
Pesticide Disposal Day
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County, will hold a pesticide disposal/collection day in cooperation with the N.C. Department of …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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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