Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
Pest Management
Private Applicator Recertification V Training ONLINE
The recertification deadline for private applicators for 2020 has been extended through November 30, 2020. In order to accommodate …
Fall Pesticide Credit Recertification Opportunities
The recertification deadline for private applicators for 2020 has been extended through November 30, 2020. In order to accommodate …
Pesticide Recertification Training
There are two separate trainings being offered on September 23, 2020 – a morning class from 9–11 a.m. and …
COVID-19 and Agriculture
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Important EPA Label Revisions: Are You in Compliance?
Hopefully, some of you reading this may recall previous articles on recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions to pesticide …
Heart Healthy and Yard Wise
I think if one month was chosen out of the year that reflected folks’ interest in their health condition …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Extension Helps Small Farmers
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
Growing With Technology
Over the years, agriculture has experienced a wide array of technology introduced to make the job of growing and …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Cattle Fly Control
Spring is here! We are finally starting to see some warm weather, sunshine, and green pastures. Spring and summer …
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …
Regional Workshops to Benefit Small Farmers
As farmers try to recover from the effects of record rainfall in 2018, punctuated by Hurricane Florence, one question …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
Preparing for the Storm
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you evacuate quickly? You …
An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
An Inside Glance into N.C. Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension focuses on three main areas: Agriculture, Food, and Youth. …
Cleaning Out Old Pesticides
Hopefully, the potential for winter weather to return has diminished, giving way to the buds and blooms of spring’s …
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
Newsletters
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
- Pesticide Section - NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Pests - Insects, Diseases, Weeds
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Pest Management
4. Insects
This insects chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook will teach readers to identify insects, understand …
1 day ago
Emerald Ash Borer
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …
1 day ago — Invasive Forest Pests
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
3 days ago
Abbreviations
This publication lists abbreviations used in the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
3 days ago
Animal Damage Control
This publication explains control measures that can be taken due to animal damage of crops.
3 days ago
Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
3 days ago
Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
3 days ago