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Managing Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries

North Carolina strawberry growers and agricultural professionals are seeing increasing reports of tarnished plant bug in recent seasons, making timely identification and management more important…

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2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

The 2026 Southeast Regional Strawberry Integrated Pest Management Guide focused on plasticulture production is now available. This updated guide includes new additions for this year, including a…

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Insect and Mite Pests Under Strawberry Covers

Aphids and spider mites are being observed in multiple strawberry fields where freeze protection covers have remained in place for extended periods after the two winter storms we experienced in the…

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2025 Update: Winter Disease Control in Strawberries

2025 Update: Winter Disease Control in StrawberriesDaisy Ahumada, Caleb Bollenbacher, and Bill Cline, Entomology & Plant Pathology, NCSU Winter is a critical period for setting the foundation for…

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Upcoming Event: Biocontrol and Integrated Disease Management in Strawberries

The Small Fruits and Tobacco IPM Lab will hold a four-hour workshop to discuss in-depth topics related to pest and disease management in strawberries. Bill Cline and Caleb Bollenbacher will discuss…

Rows of young strawberry plants on black plastic mulch in a field

Fall Fungicide Recommendations for Root Rot Control in Strawberries

Root rot caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora is a common problem on strawberries in North Carolina, and once present, can persist in the soil to re-infect the next year’s plants during…

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Challenged by Mites and Aphids in Strawberries? These Resources Can Help

If mites and aphids are giving your strawberry crop a hard time this season, you’re not alone. These pests can build quickly under row covers or in mild winter conditions, leading to early-season…

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Short Weather Update

Short Weather Update Mar 13 In collaboration with AWIS Weather Services*** Warmth Lingers Into This Weekend, Rapid Crop Development Continues*** Rain, With Severe Storm Outbreak Possible This…

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Strawberry Pest & Disease Management

Strawberries are susceptible to various pests, including diseases, nematodes, insects, and weeds. Effective management requires an understanding of pest biology, environmental impacts, and economic…

Tan-grey mold on strawberry labeled Botrytis gray mold

Suggested Spray Schedule for Spring Disease Control in Strawberries

Bill Cline and Caleb Bollenbacher, NC State Entomology & Plant PathologyThe fungicides we use on strawberries are not all the same – some control several diseases, while others control only one.…