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
Pesticide School & Exam in Avery County April 17-18, 2019
2019 Pesticide School: April 17-18, 2019 in Newland, NC This information is provided by the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Avery …
Special Hotel Rate Ends Today! Beer and Beyond Conference
Today at noon is the last day to get great rates at the Country Inn and Suites, the closest …
Innovative IPM Grant Can Help Farmers in Ashe, Watauga, and Avery Counties - Apply by 2/28/19
The Innovative IPM Grant is designed by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Ashe, Watauga, & Avery County Centers, in conjunction …
Pesticide Recertification Training Offered in September
The Watauga office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer training for pesticide recertification credits on September 6, …
Organic IPM Workshop in Valle Crucis
In conjunction with the BRWIA CRAFT program, Cooperative Extension presents an afternoon workshop on Organic and low-input Integrated Pest …
Disease Alert: Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in NC.....and More
With the recent cool and rainy weather, all High Country growers should be scouting and taking steps to prevent …
Watauga Extension Radio Show
Catch our new radio show on WATA 1450 a.m. on Mondays at 11:45 a.m. In case you missed our …
Now Is the Time to Control Late Blight on Tomatoes and Potatoes in North Carolina
I’ve been getting lots of questions on late blight, especially in the western part of the state. So I’m …
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- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
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- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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This Entomology Insect Note describes the western flower thrip, an insect pest of plants that …
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This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology and control of the walnut twig beetle, …
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This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the twolined spittlebug, an insect …
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Twospotted Spider Mites on Landscape Plants
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of twospotted spider mites on ornamental …
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Twobanded Japanese Weevil
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the twobanded Japanese weevil, an …
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This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of twig girdlers, a common pest …
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