Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Pest Management
Treatments for the Invasive L. dispar Begin in Western NC
This month, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is beginning treatments for Lymantria dispar (formerly known as ‘gypsy moth’) at …
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Pine Needle Scale Crawlers Emerging Soon
It’s not just baby birds that hatch from eggs each spring. In the next several weeks, pine needle scale …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 13, 2020): Dicamba Order Update, NC "Ag Gag" Provisions Struck Down, and Atlantic Coast Pipeline "Continues"
The following few items take a cursory look at agricultural, environmental and natural resource law developments from the past …
Pesticides: EPA Cancellation Order on Dicamba, Distribution Ceases, Use Ends July 31
The EPA has issued its cancellation order pursuant to the 9th Circuit ruling last week ordering the delisting of …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 5, 2020): 9th Circuit Dicamba De-Listing, Farm Act Passes NC Legislature Sans Smokeable Hemp Ban, SSAWG Closes
9th Circuit Suspends Listing of Dicamba Last week on June 3, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Oak Issues in Southeastern NC
Recently, Extension agents and specialists have been receiving calls from folks in southeastern NC regarding oak trees dying or …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Hurricanes, heavy storms, tornadoes, and other similar natural disasters can lead to problems with a variety of insects and vertebrate …
2015: N.C.’s Forest Health Year-In-Review
By NC Forest Service, December 30, 2015 North Carolina is well-known for its beautiful forests that cover a majority of the state. …
Online Forest Health Maps Released
August 1, 2014 North Carolina Forest Service Contact: Robert Trickel A new web site containing forest health maps has been developed by …
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