Insect Note 38
Many species of aphids in North Carolina overwinter in the egg stage; however, during the growing season all aphids give birth to living young. The young aphids mature in about 10 days. Most aphids species have ... [... more]
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False Spider Mites
False spider mites are found throughout North America, parts of Europe, South Africa, and Australia. The family is considered to be cosmopolitan. Various species of false spider mites feed on a variety of ornamental, ... [... more]
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Beetles
A single, heavy attack by a beetle will seldom kill a healthy tree or shrub. Repeated defoliation's may kill plants or make them susceptible to other insects, diseases, severe cold weather, drought or other stress. ... [... more]
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Back To Ornamental And Turf Insect
This page last updated November, 2002 by the webperson. (Back to Ornamental and Turf Insect Information Notes) Pest Management Calendars Pests of Specific Plants Greenhouse Production [... more]
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Ncsu:Ent/Ort-040 Boxelder Bug
The boxelder bug is found throughout North Carolina. Besides boxelder tree seeds, this insect has been recorded as feeding on apple, ash, buckeye, cactus, geranium, grape, honeysuckle, lilac, linden, oak, peach, plum ... [... more]
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Indian Wax Scale
Indian wax scales begin to lay eggs in March, each scale laying from 1,200 to 2,000 eggs. By late May, tiny crawlers hatch and move about, searching for a place to feed. Feeding occurs mostly along the twigs. ... [... more]
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Wood Boring Beetles
Since weakened trees are more susceptible to borer attack, the best way to avoid borers is to keep trees in good health. Provide plenty of water during drought periods. Have the soil analyzed and apply the correct ... [... more]
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Bagworms
They hatch in May and June. The newly hatched larvae spin down on silken threads and are blown about by the early spring breezes. Most of the larvae land on the original host plant but some small worms may be ... [... more]
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Caterpillars That Feed On Trees And Shrubs
Bagworm - mostly evergreen Birch skeletonizer - birch Cankerworm - elm, maple, oak, etc. Catalpa sphinx - catalpa Cecropia moth - many trees Eastern tent caterpillar - cherry, apple Fall webworm - pecan, elm, etc. ... [... more]
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Wheel Bug
Female wheel bugs lay masses of 42-182 eggs by gluing them to bark or some object. Wheel bugs overwinter as eggs. Tiny wheel bug nymphs hatch in April and May and begin to feed on aphids and other small insects. As ... [... more]
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Fungus-Infected Flies
The seedcorn maggot is found throughout North Carolina. Seedcorn maggots feed primarily on decaying organic matter, but sometimes infest the seeds and seedlings of vegetables. The dead, fungus-infected flies are ... [... more]
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Cicadas
Farming and urbanization of suitable habitats have reduced the populations of many cicadas, and it is thought that some broods of the 13-year and 17-year cicadas may be extinct. In North Carolina, current broods of ... [... more]
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