Stephen J. Toth, Jr. and Thomas A. Melton, editors
Volume 17, Number 9, June 14, 2002

Caution!
The information and recommendations in this newsletter are applicable to North Carolina and may not apply in other areas.


Fruit and Vegetables

Fruit and Vegetables


From: Kenneth A. Sorensen, Extension Entomologist


Sweetpotato Pest Alerts on Toll Free Telephone System

A toll free, automatic telephone system containing sweetpotato pest alerts is available in North Carolina. To report observations and trapping information on sweetpotato pests, dial 888/296-2230 on Monday through Wednesday. To receive information on sweetpotato crop status, insect trapping and monitoring, and guidelines for insect management, dial 888/296-2231 Friday through the following Thursday. This is a cooperative program of the Department of Entomology at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, with support from the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission and Gowan Chemical Company.


The information presented in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and represents the opinions of the respective authors. Any reference to trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Use pesticides safely. Read and follow all label directions.

Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

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Last modified on June 17, 2002 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.

This Web version is a cooperative effort between the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Center for Integrated Pest Management
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