2020 Producer Newsletters
Below are the 2020 field crops newsletters from Al Wood. If you have any questions please contact him at …
Pest Management
Pasquotank Pesticide Disposal Day a Huge Success
With Pasquotank County being located in a region of the state with many acres of surface waters as well …
Helping People to Obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator / Dealer License
One of the needs within the agricultural community is pesticide licenses. Anyone applying a restricted use pesticide (pesticide requiring …
2020 Albemarle Area Landscape School
Everyone enjoys beautiful residential and commercial lawns and landscapes. Extension plays a part in that via the educational programs …
2019 ExamTo Obtain a Pesticide License
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pasquotank County Center is hosting two tests for people desiring to obtain a commercial pesticide or private …
October 30 Pesticide Recertification Class (Commerical and Private): Emerging Pests, Resistance Management, and Hard to Control Pests
The Pasquotank County Center is conducting a recertification class for pesticide applicators on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. …
Pesticide Schools Are Beneficial in Obtaining a Pesticide Applicator License and an Economic Generator
One of the areas that N.C. Cooperative Extension provides educational programs is for people that need pesticide licenses for …
Now Is the Time to Take Action With Soybean Insects
In the last week or so corn earworm moth numbers having been up and now growers in the northeast …
"When to Treat Earworms in Soybeans"
Dr. Dominic has an outstanding article entitled “When to Treat Earworms in Soybeans.” The are lots of links to …
Time to Be Scouting for Soybean Insects: Here's a Useful Resource
Growers, scouts, and crop consultants can always use a good publication when it comes to identifying insects. With the …
Lichens: It Can Grow on the Trunks and Limbs of Your Trees
One of the re-occurring calls that we have received at the Pasquotank Extension Center from home gardeners this spring …
School for Obtaining a Commercial Pesticide Applicator / Dealer and / or Private Pesticide Applicator License
The Pasquotank County Center in conjunction with the Pesticide Safety Education Program at NC State University and the NC …
Reporting From the Wheat Field in Pasquotank County
This webpage will be one place that you can find information about the wheat crop in Pasquotank and around …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
Publications, Information, and News
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Insect Management on Organic Farms
Insect management presents a challenge to organic farmers. Insects are highly mobile and well adapted …
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Claycolored Leaf Beetle
Claycolored leaf beetles are a sporadic pest in the landscape.
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Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper in Soybean
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Soybean Looper in Soybean
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3/18/20 — Soybean Insect Factsheets
Velvetbean Caterpillar in Soybean
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