The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to protect their animals from black bears. Black bears tend to consume a mostly plant-based diet and are attracted to livestock feed, such as grains [Read More]
The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. Initial surveys indicate that the distribution of the pest is concentrated in [Read More]
Farmers have used manure for fertilizer for centuries, but a study by the USDA shows that one source for natural soil improvement is often overlooked – insect “frass”. Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, [Read More]
Courtesy N.C Forest Service Invasive species is a term that often sparks debate. The meaning of ‘invasive’ can be subjective, which further muddies the water and often leads to misuse of the term. The U.S. [Read More]
September and October are often big times for cleaning yards, especially after storms, and cleaning up can often mean finding copperhead snakes. The venomous snakes are native throughout the state, form the salt marshes to [Read More]
The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will learn about the history of sweet potatoes in Columbus County when they meet Sept. 14. Our speaker will be Dr. Howard Wallace, speaking on the history sweet potato [Read More]
Courtesy N.C. Forest Service As we enter the dog days of summer, you may notice the lush green foliage of many trees and shrubs becoming marred by unsightly webs or seeming to have skipped over [Read More]
Maribel Alonso USDA The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus L.) is one of the most widely popular butterfly species in North America. We are accustomed to seeing its beautiful orange wings with black-veined outlines flying in [Read More]
By Scott Elliott USDA ARS Office of Communications Part Three of a Series A tiny fly may be the key to helping control fire ants – along with a little extra electricity. Fire ants are a [Read More]
Updated June 28 3:45 p.m. Every county except for one in North Carolina is now in either a drought or abnormally dry, the state Drought Monitor reported today (June 27). Columbus County is listed as [Read More]
Outdated pesticides will be collected at no cost in Columbus County July 23. The Columbus County Extension Office and state Dep. of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program is a non-regulatory, cost free [Read More]
By Andrew Casas USDA ARS Office of Communications Part Two of a Series Scientists hope research onto a water-resistant delivery method will soon be useful in creating more methods of controlling fireants. The red imported [Read More]
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically [Read More]
By Olga Vicente USDA Agriculture Research Service Part One of a Series Scientists hope a fly can help control one of the most hated invasive pests of the South, the fire ant. Fire ants [Read More]
Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research [Read More]
First it was armadillos and nutria rats, then hammerhead worms and “murder hornets” – and now, flying spiders. Invasive Joro spiders with four-inch-long legs and a habit of spinning webs for flying have been making [Read More]
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