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Spotted-wing Drosophila Detected in N.D. 20 Aug 2013 | 09:40 pm
The spotted-wing drosophila has been detected in North Dakota for the first time. It attacks fruit crops, including cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and ...
Tips for Keeping Hornets Under Control 22 Jul 2013 | 07:58 pm
Hornets (yellow jackets) belong to the family Vespidae. All yellow jackets sting and their stinging behavior is considered a defensive reaction when the colony is threatened. They can sting more than ...
Protect Pollinators When Using Pesticides 8 Jul 2013 | 11:35 pm
If you need to spray a flowering crop with an insecticide or any other pesticide, please read, understand and follow the label to protect pollinators against pesticide poisoning or spray drift. (Phot...
Saving Your Birch Trees 28 Jun 2013 | 11:17 pm
There have been reports of birch trees with dead or dying tops. The damage probably is caused by bronze birch borers. Symptoms of bronze birch borers are D-shaped exit holes on the branches or stems j...
Watch for Ticks! 11 Jun 2013 | 10:54 pm
Ticks are external parasites that feed on blood. Once engorged with a blood meal, a tick will drop off its host to mate, lay eggs or continue development. Ticks require high humidity to survive and do...
NDSU Forecasting Website Activated for Season 23 May 2013 | 11:50 pm
The NDSU small grain disease forecasting website is now activated for the season. The website is mobile friendly. This website provides information on the risk of infection for tan spot, Septoria blot...
Order Your Free Crop and Pest Report 16 May 2013 | 07:30 pm
Each season brings new challenges and pest problems in crop production. One way to stay informed and effectively manage any problem is to sign up for the weekly “Crop and Pest Report.” Each issue of t...
Spring Is Here! 3 May 2013 | 09:18 pm
Annuals and perennials are an excellent source of color and accent to North Dakota landscapes. They come in different colors, sizes and varieties. Plants can be chosen for shady, sunny, dry or wet loc...
Preparing for a Flood 9 Apr 2013 | 12:27 am
The National Weather Service says some areas of North Dakota may see flooding this spring. Are you prepared? Being prepared will help minimize the damage if you do get flooded. Your planning should in...
