Hoke County Center: Pest Management

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Agriculture & Food: Pest Management

Pests destroy gardens, forests and farms, infest homes and businesses and spread devastating diseases. North Carolina Cooperative Extension programs help homeowners, commercial pesticide applicators and others prevent and control pest damage in ways that are economical, environmentally sound and safe for human health.

School systems that have implemented Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs were recognized for their efforts by NC State University’s School IPM Program Oct. 24, 2005 at N.C. State’s McKimmon Center. (Photo by Daniel Kim).
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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
Posted July 23rd, 2008 in Agriculture & Food: Pest Management

There are no magic fixes to tick problems but there are measures (both chemical and non-chemical) that you can use to reduce tick infestations around your property and to protect yourself and your family.PetsPets that spend all or part of their time outdoors need to be protected for their own safety and also so that they don't serve as a local reservoir for ticks. There are already enough potential sources out there with deer, ... MORE

Termite Swarms Likely to Increase
Posted March 13th, 2008 in Agriculture & Food: Pest Management

Showers accompanied by some warm daytime temperatures are likely to trigger some swarming activity by termites and some ant species. Unfortunately, this is just a sign of things to come. "Swarm Season" really doesn't really get underway for a few more weeks. Unfortunately, the termites don't bother to adhere to this and they come out when they feel like it.If termites swarm outdoors, it's just nature's way of reminding you that termites are all ... MORE