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NCSU: ENT/ort-13 INDIAN WAX SCALE

General Information Ceroplastes cceriferus(Fabricius), Coccidae, HOMOPTERA Indian wax scale insects are tiny, brownish-
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NCSU: ENT/ort-24 BEETLES

Beetles are the most diverse of all the insects in North Carolina. There are over 3,300 different species. Adult
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Summer Flowering Bulbs

Failure to Perennialize Table 1: Bulb Characteristics Table 2: Light and Hardiness Bulb Hardiness Planting Hints Bulb
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Hydrangea nomenclature

If you are confused by the nomenclature of bigleaf hydrangeas, don't apologize. There is good reason for the confusion.
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Thuja 'Green Giant'

A conifer being promoted as a substitute for Leyland cypress entered my world as Thuja occidentalis 'Giganteoides'
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NCSU: ENT/ort-09 LEAFMINER FLIES

Leafminer flies are pests of columbine, butterfly weed, chrysanthemum, cineraria, delphinium, gerbera daisy, holly,
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NCSU: ENT/ort-07 CATERPILLARS THAT FEED ON TREES AND SHRUBS

General Information There are over 1400 kinds of moths and butterflies in North Carolina. Some of these lay eggs from
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Hardy Ferns: Athyrium filix femina 'Cristatum'

Finely divided fronds; crested growth at tips of fronds Rapid grower; partial shade to shade; moist soil
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Ornamental Plants Section

Ornamental Plants Section Guide to using this web booklet RETURN TO CONSUMER HORTICULTURE HOME PAGE Plants listed by
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Poison Holly

Recently I have had phone calls from Extension agents and Green Industry professionals in 3 states asking about "
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WHY LEAVES CHANGE COLOR

Every year at this time we revel in the beauty of the trees, knowing well that it is only a fleeting pleasure. Before
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Department of Entomology

This web page last updated January, 2007 by the webperson. Ornamentals and Turf Residential, Structural and Community
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Attracting Birds

Trees to Attract Birds Shrubs to Attract Birds Vines to Attract Birds Flowers to Attract Birds Feeding Hummingbirds
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English Ivy

You might want to file the following under "stuff I already know" but I thought I should share this with you
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