Extension

Using Research to Solve Critical Issues

Extension specialists fulfill our land-grant mission by actively conducting relevant research and delivering that research to clients in meaningful and accessible ways. In collaboration with basic scientists, Extension faculty and staff work with county field faculty, growers, consultants, and the public across the state in solving insect and disease problems through research-based and environmentally sound practices.

Field Crops

Our experts specialize in managing insects and disease affecting corn, soybeans, cotton, tobacco, and small grain crops to help improve crop production and performance.

Insects

Diseases

Tree Fruits

Our research and Extension personnel deliver useful resources to commercial apple and peach growers throughout the southeast region.

Apple management

Peach diseases

Small Fruits

The southeast’s warm and wet climate makes fruit diseases and insect pests on blueberries, strawberries, brambles and other specialty fruit crops difficult to manage. Knowledge is your best defense.

Insects

Diseases

Vegetables

North Carolina is a leader in production of vegetables such as sweet potatoes. An integrated approach is critical for successful insect and disease management.

Insects

Diseases

Turfgrass

North Carolina has more than two million acres of turfgrass in residential, commercial and recreational settings. We provide expert advice on managing the diseases and insects that cause economically important damage.

Insects

Diseases

Ornamentals

Plant health is critical to reducing insects and diseases’ effect on plants in greenhouses, nurseries, and landscapes. Learn how to identify and manage key pests and pathogens.

Insects

Diseases

Apiculture and Beekeeping

By some estimates, honey bees play an important role in producing one-third of everything we eat every day. Find out more about what you can do to help promote and protect this valuable resource.

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Urban and Medical Insects

From mosquito control to termite baiting systems, we offer help managing pests commonly affecting people, homes and other buildings.

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Biological Control

Educating growers, gardeners, and the public about the importance of insects’ natural enemies in the environmentally sound management of insect pests.

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Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

Need a plant problem diagnosed or an insect identified? We’re here to help farmers, growers, landscapers, gardeners and homeowners.

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Meet our Staff

Extension Entomology

We provide expertise in everything from beekeeping to managing insect pests in your home and garden.

Meet the entomology staff 

Extension Plant Pathology

Our mission is to educate our local, regional and national communities about the latest research findings to manage plant disease problems.

Meet the plant pathology staff