Online "Cypress" Diagnostic Guide
An Identification and Decision Guide to Cypress Problems is now available on the NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
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.
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 …
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, …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
NC State PDIC Now Accepting Credit Card Payments
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) is excited to announce that we are now accepting …