WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 20, 2021
2nd Generation Codling Moth in Higher Elevations, BMSB in Lower Elevations Codling Moth: In higher elevation orchards such as Henderson …
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 13, 2021
2nd Generation Codling Moth Remains Key Pest In orchards with elevation of about 2000 ft or greater (e.g., Henderson, Haywood, …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 6, 2021
With the exception of the second generation coding moth flight, overall insect activity remains low throughout the region. Codling moth …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 29, 2021
Codling Moth: Except for second-generation codling moth in lower elevation orchards (less than about 1200 ft elevation), insect activity …
Fall 2021 (In-Person) Pesticide Safety Schools - Registration Open
The fall 2021 pesticide safety schools are open for registrations to those who are seeking initial licensing in one …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 22, 2021
In elevations greater than about 2000 ft, such as Henderson, Haywood, and Wilkes Counties, this remains a time of …
Register Now for Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 15, 2021
Codling moth model DD accumulations range from about 810 in Henderson County to about 1150 in Cleveland County. These …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 8, 2021
Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 630 in Henderson County to approximately 960 DD in Cleveland County. At …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 2, 2021
Codling moth degree-day accumulations range from about 530 in Henderson County to 825 in Cleveland/Lincoln Counties. Hence, it remains …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 26, 2021
May 25, 2021 As has been the case for the past several weeks, codling moth remains the greatest threat throughout …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 Codling moth remains the primary concern across the region, with degree-day accumulations since biofix ranging from about …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 Codling Moth We have entered a period where the main focus of insect control throughout the region is …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 4, 2021
With the uncertainty of fruit loads and extended bloom period, many growers are just now applying a petal fall …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021 Cool Weather Will Suppress Insect Activity Last week’s pest update provided options for insecticide applications at petal fall, …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for April 15, 2021
Petal Fall Spray Options With petal fall spray imminent in most locations, insecticide options will depend on what was applied …
Apple Alert: Blossom Blight Infection: April 14, 2021
The risk of a blossom blight infection event is HIGH for Henderson County (NC) for Wednesday, April 14. The …
Free Social Media Toolkit: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticide Exposure
How can you encourage farmworkers and their families to use practices that minimize the risk of pesticide exposure? The …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
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