Welcome to the Extension Integrated Pest Management Program
Kudzu bugs may pose greater threat
The invasive kudzu bug has the potential to be a major agricultural pest, causing significant damage to economically important soybean crops.
Farming the forest: CALS expert helps landowners grow crops beneath the trees
For property owners looking to find ways to earn money from their forested land, forest farming can be a promising alternative – or addition – to harvesting the trees. And for years, Dr. Jeanine Davis has been helping these landowners make the most of that promise.
Study sheds light on invasive fruit pest
Humans aren't the only species with a sweet tooth. N.C. State University researchers and Extension specialists have found that the invasive spotted-wing vinegar fly (Drosophila suzukii) also prefers sweet, soft fruit.
IPM Resources Are Just a Click Away
Timely information on integrated pest management for North Carolina crops/sites and pests is available from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and other sources.
The North Carolina Extension IPM Program serves as a focal point for team building, communication and stakeholder participation in integrated pest management (IPM) within the state. Program goals include promoting effective and economical management of pests, reducing risks to human health from pests and pest management practices, and minimizing environmental effects through the adoption of IPM on a variety of crops and settings in North Carolina. These goals are achieved by the timely delivery of IPM technology and research information to stakeholders in all regions of the state.