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Green and Brown Leaves wilting

Verticillium Wilt of Tomato

Verticillium wilt is caused by two different species of a soilborne fungus: Verticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahliae. Initial symptoms of Verticillium wilt include …

Bumps on Tree Branch

Obscure Scale

Many scale insects are serious pests of ornamental shrubs and trees. Obscure scale is an armored scale that feeds …

Green and Yellow Plant Wilting

Fusarium Wilt of Tomato

Fusarium wilt of tomato is caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici mainly causes wilt …

Black Ant with wings

Carpenter Ants

It is common to have questions concerning carpenter ants. Carpenter ant nests are usually constructed in wood that is …

Vegetables at a Farmers Market

Summer Vegetables & Heat

With the high heat of summer, I often receive calls from folks asking why their vegetables are not producing. …

Cover photo for Fire Ants

Fire Ants

Did you know that fire ants are actually native to southern Brazil? They currently can be found in eleven …

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Protect Yourself From Sunburn

Memorial Day is usually the unofficial start to summer. With summer comes time in the sun in the garden, …

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Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees are easy to confuse with bumblebees. Behavior and appearance are two characteristics that can be used to …

Yellow/Orange Flower with Green Leaves

What Flowers Can You Eat?

When we see flowers, we usually use our sight and our smell to enjoy their beauty. But did you …

Pepper

Anthracnose of Pepper

Pathogen Anthracnose is caused by a group of fungi within the genus Colletotrichum. The two main species associated with peppers are C. gloesporiodes and C. …

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This table presents information on postemergence herbicides registered for use on woody ornamentals.

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Fresh Market Tomato Production in Eastern North Carolina

Tomato is a warm-season crop that, when managed using appropriate production practices, can reach first …

Lettuce Production in North Carolina

This publication focuses on the production and harvest of head lettuce, one of the most …

Bulb Onions

Onion is a cool-season crop that tolerates moderate freezing temperatures and is well adapted to …

Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina

At the national level, processing-tomato production remains concentrated in a few key regions. California continues …

Herbicide Injury – ACCase Inhibitors

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a lipid biosynthesis (Acetyl CoA carboxylase or ACCase) inhibitor …

The giant strong-nosed stink bug

Giant Strong-Nosed Stink Bug

This factsheet describes the biology of the giant strong-nosed stink bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis, and provides …

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