Plants, Pests and Pathogens
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Sponsored by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, and the Departments of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Horticultural Science.
This free interactive webinar is broadcast live via Zoom as an in-service training for Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension horticulture agents.
- Links to Log-in information for the live webinars are available on the password protected NC EMGV Intranet available only to Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and staff who promote the program.
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- Recordings and speaker profiles are available to the public at the links below, as well as from our YouTube Playlist and Index of Recordings
2019 Schedule
The Fourth Tuesday of the Month, February – October
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
February 26
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Feature Speakers: Matt Bertone (left), Extension Associate, and Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician – NC State Entomology and Plant Pathology
Recording: Watch it on YouTube
March 26
Developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Your Lawn and Landscape
Feature Speaker: Ryan Adams, NC State Extension Associate, Center for Integrated Pest Management
Ryan will focus on providing real-world IPM solutions for your lawn and landscape. Developing a pest management strategy requires planning, persistence, and, above all, knowledge of lawn and landscape plants. It also requires an understanding of the pests, including identification of the pest and the damage it causes, its life cycle, environmental or cultural conditions that favor its development, and methods of control.
Recording: Watch it on YouTube
April 23
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Feature Speakers: Matt Bertone (left), Extension Associate, and Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician – NC State Entomology and Plant Pathology
Recording: Watch it on YouTube
May 28
Growing Grapes in the Garden
Feature Speaker: Mark Hoffman, Small Fruits Extension Specialist, NC State Dept. of Horticultural Science
What does it take to grow grapes? What varieties are suited for North Carolina? Join us on May 28 to learn about basic considerations, costs, varieties, training, harvest and the most common problems in grapes grown in NC.
Recording: Watch it on YouTube
June 25
Spotted Lanternfly and Current Plant Disease Issues
Spotted lanternfly adult (left) and 4th instar nymphs (right, red body). Photo by Stephen Ausmus, USDA-ARS
Feature Speakers: Whitney Swink, Regulatory Entomologist, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry Division, and Mike Munster, Plant Disease Diagnostician – NC State Entomology and Plant Pathology
First found in eastern Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a new invasive insect pest that has now spread to New York, Delaware, and Virginia. While it has not yet been found in North Carolina, it is believed to be heading our way and early detection will be critical in stopping its spread and the devastating effect it could have on home landscapes, businesses and agricultural crops, particularly grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. Whitney Swink, Regulatory Entomologist, Joy Goforth, Plant Pest Administrator, and Allison Ballantyne, Gypsy Moth Program Manager, NCDA & CS,Plant Industry Division, join us to share information about this pest, including where it is currently found and how to identify all stages of its life cycle. In addition, Mike Munster, Plant Disease Diagnostician with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will share updates on current plant disease issues found in North Carolina.
Recording: Watch it on YouTube
Learn More: Spotted Lanternfly Resource Page
July 23
Giant Hogweed, Purple Loosestrife and Floating Heart – Oh My! An Overview of State and Federal Noxious Weeds Found in North Carolina
Crested floating heart, Nymphoides cristata, an NC Class A noxious weed
Feature Speaker: Bridget Lassiter, Weed Specialist – NCDA & CS Plant Industry, Plant Protection Section
Bridget will provide an overview of State and Federal Noxious weed programs in North Carolina – including definitions of “Noxious” vs. “Invasive”, rules and regulations governing movement of weeds in the state, and an update on several noxious weeds that were once sold in the Green Industry and are now present in small populations in NC.
Recording – Watch it on YouTube
August 27
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Feature Speakers: Matt Bertone (left), Extension Associate, and Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician – NC State Entomology and Plant Pathology
Recording – Watch it on YouTube
September 24
Caring for Trees with Storms in Mind
Feature Speaker: Barb Fair, Landscape Extension Specialist and Associate Professor, NC State Dept. of Horticultural Science
How do you prepare for the worst? With trees it takes a lot of prep work many years ahead of the storms, starting with selecting the right tree and planting it correctly in a good location. Then, it is all about maintenance. It’s never too early to start training young trees and data shows well-trained trees perform better when it comes to storms. Since storms will always be a part of our lives here in the south, then we really need to start now! In this presentation you will learn tips to help your trees survive the storms we know will keep coming.
October 22
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Feature Speakers: Matt Bertone (left), Extension Associate, and Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician – NC State Entomology and Plant Pathology
Review Plants, Pests and Pathogen webinars from past years:
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Table of Contents for Insects and Diseases Covered 2009 – 2018
- Index of Recordings, 2009 to present
- YouTube Playlist with recorded programs, 2009 – present
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