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2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [8.21.25]
In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

Codling moth and oriental fruit moth (OFM): With the exception of locations that have had high codling moth problems …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

We Need YOUR Help! Get ready, North Carolina! It’s time to join a critical scientific effort from August 22-23 and …

During the past week, codling moth and apple maggot numbers in traps have slightly declined, oriental fruit moth (OFM) …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

The recent cool weather has slowed insect development, and consequently not much has changed in the past week. Codling …

They say a picture is worth 1000 words, but maybe sometimes it’s just better to keep words unsaid….At the …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

As August approaches, apple insect activity continues to pick up. Although many orchards still have low pest pressure, codling …

As ‘Gala’ harvest nears, it’s time to start focusing on PHIs and final fungicide applications prior to fruit being …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

As we move into the latter part of July and into August, the diversity of potential insect pests will …

It’s that time of year where the excellent treatments for managing Glomerella leaf spot and bitter rot separate themselves …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we are initiating an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity …

Codling moth: At 1600 cumulative degree days (DD), we are in the midst of second generation codling moth in …

Another warm, humid, and in many areas wet couple of days. Although I wrote a post last week, it …

It appears as though we’ve reached the afternoon rainy season here in western NC. While the rain directly aids …

Second generation codling moth is the main insect of concern this week, with first generation brown marmorated stink bug …

Codling Moth: In lower elevation orchards (i.e., those ranging from about 800 to 1300 ft) an insecticide targeting second …
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive …
This section of the Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Carolina discusses renovating an established …

This section of the Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Carolina provides guidance for Integrated …
This section of the Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Carolina provides guidance for maintaining …

This section of the Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Carolina covers Turfgrass species and …

This publication is intended to help you manage diseases and pests of peaches. In choosing …

An introduction to soil acidity and liming for farmers and gardeners to increase crop income …