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Lawn Burweed

Lawn burweed Identification Lawn burweed (Soliva sessilis), is also known as spurweed, bindi weed, field burweed and Spurweed. It is a …

Pesticide Container Recylcing

The NCDA&CS Pesticide Container Recycling Program funds efforts to foster public health and safety, environmental protection, and resource conservation …

Cover photo for Cotton/Soybean Scouting School

Cotton/Soybean Scouting School

On Tuesday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. we will host a Cotton and Soybean Scouting School. Dr. Dominic Reisig …

April 21: Fire Ant Training

Are you a homeowner, a farmer, or a property manager? You’ve likely had to deal with problematic fire ants. …

Cover photo for Bollworm Boom or Bust in 2021?

Bollworm Boom or Bust in 2021?

As we near early August, cotton growers should be shifting their focus from early-season insects to late-season pests that …

Cover photo for Cotton/Soybean Scouting School

Cotton/Soybean Scouting School

Halifax and Northampton counties are sponsoring a cotton and soybean scouting school on July 22nd with Dr. Dominic Reisig. …

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Asian Longhorned Tick

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This manual prepares pesticide applicators for Forest Pest Control Certification exams in the following states: …

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Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.

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Azalea Plant Bug

This factsheet describes the biology of the azalea plant bug, Rhinocapsus vanduzeei, and provides residential …

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This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of Fusarium root rot of sweetpotato.

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This factsheet discusses the identification and management of Sclerotinia Drop of lettuce.