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Attention: All pesticide license holders — if certified before July 1, 2025 complete C&T update; scan QR

Attention All Pesticide License Holders! C & T Standards Update

Please keep current! C&T Standards Update Attention Flyer 1 Page (2)

Leaf with zigzag edges from EZS larval feeding; close-up green EZS larva on leaf.

Citizen Scientists! Please Be on the Lookout - Elm ZigZag Sawfly

Elm Zigzag Sawfly Scouting Guide What is elm zigzag sawfly? Elm zigzag sawfly (EZS) is an invasive insect that feeds on elm leaves. Native to Asia, it was first detected in North America in 2020.…

The Who, What, When and Where of Pesticide Disposal Day.

Pesticide Disposal Collection Day for Jackson County

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS;) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program provides assistance to farmers and homeowners. The…

A bat crawling along a rock.

Bats: Nature's Essential Allies in North Carolina and Beyond

The sight of a bat often conjures images of spooky legends, but these nocturnal creatures are vital to our ecosystems. It's time to replace fear with facts and recognize the incredible benefits…

Pesticide Applicator "X & V" Credit Recertification Training flyer; V: Feb 25, X: Feb 26, 2025; Jackson Cooperative Extension

Do You Need Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for Your Pesticide Applicator's License?

There are pesticide applicator recertification training classes coming up in February."V" Credit class (2 CEU credits) is Tuesday, 2/25/2025 and L, N, D, X (2 CEU credits ea.) A, B, G, H, I, K, M, O,…

Full-grown bagworm in its protective camoflage.

Are Those Christmas Ornaments on My Leyland Cypress?

You may see some dangling, brown, bag-like icicle shaped objects hanging from your Leyland cypress or other conifer, but don’t be fooled. They are not pretty decorations for the season, they may be…

Fall Pro Day - in Waynesville

Fall Pro Day Thursday, December 5 · 8am - 3pm EST N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center 589 Raccoon Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Register here: Eventbrite - Fall Pro Day Tickets Join us for…

Carpenter Bee on a piece of wood.

Build a Carpenter Bee Trap in 10 Steps

How to Build a Carpenter Bee Trap Link to instructional video here: Carpenter Bee Trap ConstructionGather a wooden post along with a few other supplies, then make tunnels for the bees to enter the…

Pesticide Collection Day

Pesticide Collection Day – November 1, 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Pesticide Collection DayNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center, will be…

North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program

Western North Carolina Workshop Series December 12 – Bryson City, NCSheep and Goat Producer Meeting N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center – 5:00 p.m. Improving production through genetics…