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Nursery Management of Tea Scale on Camellias and Hollies

I have had several inquiries lately about tea scale management from nursery growers in eastern NC. This insect is a common pest in camellias and large leaved hollies (ex. Ilex cornuta or crosses with…

Green leaves with brown spots and small holes on a potted plant over dry mulch

New Vascular Streak Dieback Fact Sheet

Since vascular streak dieback of some commonly grown nursery ornamentals has become a concern for many growers, it is important to be aware of new releases of information about this issue. Currently…

Cercospora Leaf Spot on Hydrangea Macrophylla

Cercospora leaf spot (pictured right) is the most common disease we see in nursery production of Hydrangea macrophylla from July through leaf drop. I have had a few questions from growers lately…

Hand holding serrated green leaf; small black beetle on fingertip, sunlit plant background

Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC

Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container nursery production. I found adults feeding on 3 gallon forsythia today (May 7, 2020) at…

Red-headed flea beetle on leaf

Red Headed Flea Beetle Adult Emergence!

Red headed flea beetle adults, Systena frontalis, were found in Edgecombe County at 526 GDD50. There are many products that will reduce adult populations. If you have not discovered adults in your…

Small black beetle on a large green leaf with brown spots at the top

Red-Headed Flea Beetle Larval Scouting Video Released!

in conjunction with Brian Kunkel's control of red-headed flea beetle fact sheet to learn when and how to scout for red headed flea beetle larvae in container nurseries. Thanks to Dr. Matt Bertone for…

Shrub leaves with numerous insect-chewed holes and discoloration

Red-Headed Flea Beetle Biology and Management

Thanks to the NC Nursery and Landscape Association for publishing my article on Red-headed Flea Beetle Biology and Management in the Winter 2017 Edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes. The article…

Small yellow-brown moth standing on a textured green leaf

What Is Azalea Leafminer? Nursery Pest Alert!

May 18, 2016While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella,was mentioned. The next day I receive an email from a county agent requesting a…