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Japanese beetles are present on all fruits and vegetables and they should remain for one month. Pickleworms are in South Carolina, but on our borders. Corn wireworms are damaging pickling cucumbers in South Carolina. The first generation of fall webworms is present on pecan trees. Middle instars are present and damage is just on the tips of branches. Webs and damage will grow larger. Mites and beneficial predatory mites are present in strawberry plantings in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, and in cucumber tests in tunnels at Grinnells Laboratory on the North Carolina State University campus. Use what control measures you can.
Sweetpotato scouting schools conducted in Wilson and Johnston counties last week were a success. Aphids and feathery mottle virus is on the rise, as well as Japanese beetles and flea beetles. Growers can call a toll free telephone number (877-360-8438) every Thursday for sweetpotato insect pest alerts.
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.
Last modified on July 7, 2003 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.