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PDIC Weather Delay: UPDATE

Condition 2 (Suspended Operations) have been extended until 10am on Thursday, January 23, 2025. We hope for much better travel conditions by then, but as a precaution recommend calling before…

PDIC Closed January 20, 2025

In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025.

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PDIC Closing Early on Friday, January 10, 2025

Due to the incoming winter storm and its expected impact on travel, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing at 3pm on Friday, January 10, 2025.

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2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule

As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar.For Thanksgiving, we will be open through Wednesday, November 17th. The clinic…

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PDIC Sample Fees Waived for Counties Affected by Helene

In the aftermath of Helene and the devastation that hit Western North Carolina, our hearts go out to those affected. We hope the long process of recovery in the region is helped by the efforts of…

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Similar but Different: These Are NOT Joro Spiders

Media outlets all over the country have been hyping "giant invasive spiders that will fly into your local area this summer". If this is news to you, they are referring to Joro spiders (Araneidae:…

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Construction Disruptions

During ongoing construction on campus, some routes and parking areas will be closed. In particular, the lot closest to the PDIC will be closed June 20-27, 2024. Before heading to the clinic, please…

Top counties by samples submitted excluding turf: Wake 342, Orange 125, Buncombe 93, Mecklenburg 84, New Hanover 82, Henderson 69, Guilford 68, Johnston 68, Durham 56, Nash 51, Macon 43, Harnett 41, Wilson 41, Moore 40, Franklin 39, Pender 39, Cabarrus 38

2023 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review

We've finally analyzed our 2023 samples and results, and we're excited to share them!In total the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic and Turf Diagnostic Lab received 2,899 sample submissions last year,…

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PDIC No Longer Accepting Cash Payments

Due to to changes in University policy, we will no longer be able to accept cash payments for our services.We will continue to accept checks, money orders, and online payments by credit card. More…

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The Cicadas Are Coming! Fear Not, Though

If you've been listening to the news lately, I'm sure you're aware this is a special year for our prime-number-loving insects, the periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The year 2024 will see the…