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Ripe blackberries and unripe green and pink blackberries hanging on a leafy vine

The 19th Annual Meeting of the NC Caneberry Association

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 (9:00AM-1:30PM)Where: Chris Matthis Farm, 384 Harvell Road, Harrells, NC 28444Register online Here You are invited to attend the Nineteenth Annual NCCBRGA meeting. It is…

Dorsal view of an Asian giant hornet (also known as a murder hornet) against a white background, with a 1 inch scale bar on the left. The hornet has a large, orange-brown head, a dark brown thorax, and a distinctly segmented orange and dark brown striped

Is the 'Murder Hornet' Here? No, but Let's Identify That Giant Wasp You Saw

The phrase "Murder Hornet" evokes serious concern, but here in Henderson County, we want to assure the public with the latest facts from NC State Extension: The Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa…

Joro spider North Carolina

Joro Spider In North Carolina

The Golden Orb Weaver or Joro Spider has invaded western North Carolina. In the last five years, these giant spiders have spread to multiple counties in north Georgia and now are being found in South…

Two cucumber leaves with yellow-brown mosaic spots across their surfaces

Cucurbit Downy Mildew-Confirmed in Henderson County

Downy Mildew Management Sprays! Downy mildew has been found on cucumbers in several WNC counties including Haywood and Henderson. Henderson County has several acres in cucumbers, squash, zuchinni,…

coneflowers and honeybee

Organic and Biorational Pest Control Options

Home owners and home gardeners often express interest in environmentally friendly gardening and landscaping. As an alternative to pesticides we recommend: Using native plants more often. Planting…

Spotted lanternfly resting on bark, side view showing spotted wings and red eye

Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC

New Invasive Insect Pest Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been detected in Caldwell County, NC making it the fourth county in our state where the pest has been found. This worries…

Ambrosia beetles drill into plants pushing out sawdust

Pest Alert - Ambrosia Beetles

Ambrosia beetles are killing trees across Western North Carolina. Storm damaged trees post Hurricane Helene are being finished off by the beetles. Even big apparently healthy trees are being…

fall armyworm

Pasture Alert: Fall Armyworms

By Abby Whitaker, Henderson/Buncombe County Livestock AgentFall Armyworms have been confirmed in our area and it's important for you to be on the lookout!A full article from Mississippi State can be…

Tree branches and leaves covered in dense silken webbing containing clusters of brown caterpillars

Pest Alert - Fall Webworm

What the heck is this web stuff in my tree? A giant spider? No, it’s the Fall webworm. Fall WebwormThe fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a common pest of trees in Henderson County. The caterpillar…

Green hornworm caterpillar on a stem covered with many white parasitoid wasp cocoons.

Hooray for Beneficial Bugs in the Veggie Garden!

Contrary to popular belief there are more good bugs than bad in the landscape. About 1% of all insect species are considered to be serious plant pests. Good bugs are often referred to as beneficial…