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Two mosquitoes feeding on human skin, showing close-up detail of their long proboscises during blood feeding.

Moisture Brings Mosquitoes

With an increase in summertime precipitation, residents should not be surprised to see an increase in biting insects. Biting flies and mosquitoes are the most common of these in Pamlico County, with…

Group photo of the 2025 Extension Master Gardener class graduates from Pamlico County Cooperative Extension.

2025 Pamlico County Extension Master Gardener Training Course Graduates

Introducing the 2025 Master Gardener Interns The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pamlico County Center would like to introduce our newest Extension Master Gardener℠ Interns who recently completed our…

Tobacco hornworm feeding on a ripening tomato, with image credit to Joe Boggs, OSU Extension.

Protect Your Tomatoes From Hornworms This Season

If the leaves of your tomato plant seem to suddenly be disappearing, take a closer look. There is a good chance there are one or more hornworms feeding on your plant. Left unchecked, hornworms can…

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…

Lawn with two circular patches of brown, dead grass indicating large patch disease infection.

Spring Large Patch Disease

Back in November I reminded readers to scout their yards for the presence of Large Patch disease. As soil temperatures were beginning to decline, the fungi Rhizoctonia solani was becoming active and…

Lawn with large patch disease, showing two brown circular dead areas with a distinct dark brown ring around the dying grass and a lighter center of dead grass.

Spring Into Lawn Care

Over the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension office has received numerous inquiries regarding early spring lawn care. This article will address a few of those concerns to help put a spring step…

A potato field with neatly arranged rows of potato plants emerging from the soil.

Homegrown Potatoes: Tips for a Successful Harvest

Adapted from Clemson University Potato publication.Planting Potatoes Potatoes are an easy and fun crop to grow in the home garden and have a historically important place in Pamlico County history.…

Hand using sheers to prune a tree limb during winter dormancy.

Essential Winter Chores for a Healthier Spring Garden

Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. Use this time to perform a few garden chores and start planning for spring planting. Soil Testing for Optimal Growth One of the easiest chores to…

Tomatoes on the vines at Mountain Horticultural Research and Extension Center in Henderson County.

2025 Catalog Inspiration for Your Garden

The Holiday season marks a special time of year that is filled with wonder, anticipation, and hopefulness. If you are like me, all this excitement is summed up into one single experience with the…

Close-up of grass blades on a white background, displaying symptoms of large patch disease, with yellowing at the tips.

Large Patch Is HERE!

What is Large Patch? As soil temperatures continue to decline, a very common turfgrass disease begins to affect grasses like centipede, zoysia, and St. Augustine. This disease, Large Patch…