2019 Davidson County Fair Entry Forms Now Available
The 2019 Davidson County Agricultural Fair, sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club, will be September 16-21. Important dates to remember: September …
Pest Management
Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
Thinking About Growing Bamboo? Proceed With Caution!
Bamboo is planted for its ornamental qualities, grown for wood or wood fibers, or grown for edible bamboo shoots. …
English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates a dense ground cover with …
Training in Forages for Extension Agents and Research Station Personnel (Morning Session), Feb. 13, 2019
Forage Recovery Plan 2019 A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of …
December 2018 Extension News
Every month, we send an update as to what is happening with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Davidson County Center. You …
8th Annual Gardeners’ Conference-Registration is FULL!
8th Annual Gardeners’ Conference Open to the public Sponsored by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Davidson County February 7, 2019 (Snow date February …
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Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …
Pasture Management Session at NC Annual Ext. Conference
N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference 2018 Concurrent Session: Pasture Management: Weeds, Fertilization, and Grazing Management Impacts on Pasture Productivity In addition to adequate …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
Register Now for Fall Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer three fall pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours as part …
Register Now for Beneficial Insect Workshop (& Get Pesticide Credits)
Too often growers, gardeners, and landscapers kill beneficial insects that they mistake for pests, or allow pest populations to …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in August!
The month of August presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
Recent news stories about giant hogweed have raised awareness of this nasty invader. Yes, we have giant hogweed in …
Birth of an Assassin Bug!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Register Now for Spring Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer three spring pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
It is almost time to transition color beds for summer. As you think about your options for this season …
Cost Effective Weed Control in Container Nurseries
Proper herbicide application and frequent hand weeding can reduce weed control costs. Check out the article about our research …
Landscape Professionals Winter Workshop - 2/22/18
The Landscape Professionals Winter Workshop will be held at the Davidson County Ag Center on February 22, 2018 offering …
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
Most Asked Pest Questions
- Carpenter Bees
- Chiggers
- Cicada Killer Wasps
- Clothes Moth
- Cockroach
- Fleas
- Mosquitoes
- Pantry Pests
- Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina
- Spiders
- Stinging Caterpillars
- Termites
- Wasps, Hornets and Yellow Jackets
- Yellowjackets
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Pest Management
Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
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Biology and Control of Non-Biting Aquatic Midges
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Termites - Baiting Systems
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Pythium Root and Crown Rot of Industrial Hemp
This factsheet discusses pythium root and crown rot in industrial hemp production.
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Fire Ants in Commercial Turfgrass, Home Lawns and Landscapes
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of fire ants and addresses how to control them as …
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Bagworms in Ornamental Landscapes
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of bagworms, a common ornamental plant …
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4. Insects
This insects chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook will teach readers to identify insects, understand …
7/3/19
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
This publication will help you identify the several species of ticks found in North Carolina …
6/29/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests