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Fall Armyworms Have Arrived

We are currently experiencing an armyworm outbreak in Currituck, with these voracious pests rapidly damaging lawns, gardens, and crops …

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Vegetable Gardening Series

Are you new to the area and hoping to start a garden? Maybe you’ve been here your whole life, …

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Currituck Extension April Report

April brought showers of activity at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center. It is finally starting to feel normal …

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Currituck Extension January Report

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck has a new monthly feature designed to inform the public about the impacts and …

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2022 Albemarle Area Landscape School

Starting on Feb 15th, 2022, N.C. Cooperative Extension Currituck Center will host a training for landscape professionals. This training …

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Spotted Lanternfly 

Be on the lookout! An established population of spotted lanternflies was detected in Carrol Co. Virginia, just north of …

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Currituck Farm Festival

Mark your calendars for October 2, 2021, from 1–4 p.m. for the Currituck Farm Festival, a celebration of our …

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Independence Day Resources

We at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center would like to wish you all a happy and …

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2021 Warm Season Turf Update

On February 9, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will host a training for golf course superintendents and …

Recent Publications related to Pest Management

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Giant Strong-Nosed Stink Bug

This factsheet describes the biology of the giant strong-nosed stink bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis, and provides …

3 days agoPDIC Factsheets
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Forest Pest Management: A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Participating States in the Southeast

This manual prepares pesticide applicators for Forest Pest Control Certification exams in the following states: …

4 days ago
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Commodity Fumigation: A Certification Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators

This manual provides guidance tailored for North Carolina's non-commercial pesticide applicators using fumigants in commodity …

4 days ago
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The Small Hive Beetle: A Pest of Honey Bee Colonies

This factsheet describes the small hive beetle, its life cycle and how to prevent infestations …

2 weeks ago
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Green Fruitworm

Green fruitworm description, life cycle, damage, and control.

3 weeks ago
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Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee

It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

11/7/25

Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing: Updated with 2025 Pesticide Regulations and Competency Standards

To apply restricted-use pesticides to agricultural commodities, you must be certified or be supervised by …

11/6/25
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Emerald Ash Borer

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …