Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia
As if we needed another large wasp to strike fear in residents of the US, the state of Georgia …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
NC State Turf Diagnostic Lab Major Changes
Effective July 1, 2023, the NC State Turfgrass Diagnostics Lab will initiate some new policies and changes. We are excited …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …
2022 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
OK I know it’s March, so I am going to blame a warm early season this year for our …
Online "Cypress" Diagnostic Guide
An Identification and Decision Guide to Cypress Problems is now available on the NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
PDIC Closing Early 30-Sep-2022
With the effects of Hurricane Ian expected to be strongest from noon to 8 p.m. today, the Plant Disease …
Local Spiders Confused for Deadly Relatives
I’ve been getting a few emails and calls about large, menacing-looking black spiders that are often confused for exotic, …
Late Spring Spiders Common but Not Dangerous
We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about spiders hanging around and coming inside homes lately. Some have …
It's the Season for Busy Ground-Nesting Bees!
As the weather warms up, insects and other animals are becoming more active. I wrote the other day about …
Wasp Queens Waking Up After Winter Slumber
It’s feeling a lot like spring out there! As the warm weather bring feelings of joy from longer days …
2021 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
Last year (2021) was a busy one for us at the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC). It was …
Adverse Weather Closure, January 21, 2022
NC State University has declared a Condition 2 adverse weather status through noon on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. As …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
PLEASE NOTE: NC State University and local agencies (e.g. NCDA&CS) are not currently tracking species that are already known to exist …