NCSU: ENT/ort-107 MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE
MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE, *Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), Coccinellidae, COLEOPTERA The multicolored Asian lady beetle is a native of Asia. It was released by the US Department of Agriculture in the Southeast and in Washington state, but could ... [... more]
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Beekeeping Insect Note 2
Knowledge of the plants honey bees use is important to every beekeeper. Plants provide the nectar for honey production and pollen for brood production. Coincidently, the bees pollinate the plants allowing seed and fruit to develop. The type and ... [... more]
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Beekeeping Insect Note 2B
Increased urbanization of our rural areas has destroyed native forage vegetation in many places. In addition, many of our hobby beekeepers living in the suburbs enjoy watching bees work the flowers. With this in mind and because honey bees are so ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort HONEY & POLLEN PLANTS
Knowledge of the plants that honey bees use is important to every beekeeper. Plants provide nectar for honey production and pollen for the protein source needed to raise young bees. In turn, the bee provides pollination for the plant aiding it in ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-04A PIN AND LABEL ADULT INSECTS
Always use genuine insect pins. Insect pins are longer, stronger and thinner than an average pin. They are generally available from a college bookstore, specialty science education store, or biological supply company. They are manufactured in ... [... more]
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NCSU: ENT/ort-45 HORTICULTURAL OILS AS INSECTICIDES
James R. Baker, Extension Entomologist Caution: This information was developed for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas. Horticultural oils have insecticidal activity. They may work by membrane disruption or some used to think by ... [... more]
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What Attracts Overwintering Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles?
While "pest-proofing" a structure can eliminate many ways that insects can enter, it is impossible to eliminate all of them. The idea of placing lady beetle "shelters" on the outer walls of buildings or some distance away from [... more]
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Department of Entomology
This web page last updated January, 2007 by the webperson. Ornamentals and Turf Residential, Structural and Community Pests Fruit Pests Closed for Repairs Vegetable Pests Closed for Repairs Forages and Pastures Field Crops (corn, soybeans) Other ... [... more]
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