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Close-up photo of an adult aphid surrounded by baby aphids on a plant stem.

Managing Aphids in the Home Garden

Article pulled from Extension note created by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Pamlico County Lori Gaskins.Aphids are tiny insects that often go unnoticed in the home garden. They are very…

Two tomatoes showing characteristic discoloration from Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, including mottled red and orange patches.

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus: What Gardeners Need to Know

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Identified in Pamlico County Recent tomato samples submitted to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pamlico County Center have tested positive for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus…

Mole emerging from a mound of loose soil in a residential yard.

Managing Moles in Your Lawn

Moles have been a consistent problem this spring as mild winter temperatures have accelerated their activity. Tunneling by moles affects rooting and turf growth, and can lead to scalping of turf…

Young azalea caterpillars feeding on azalea leaf.

Labor Day Worms

Taken from article written by Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Extension, at go.ncsu.edu/readext?817533.Have you been finding some colorful caterpillars eating the leaves on your azaleas lately? If…