Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Scale insect workshop


Area landscapers from Moore, Richmond, and nearby counties had the opportunity to get up close and personal with a selection of scale insects at a recent pesticide training at the Sandhills Research Station in Montgomery County. NCSU Entomologists led a program on the biology and control of scale insects, which can be important pests on ornamentals and fruit trees. Managing scale can be a challenge for landscapers, especially as knowledge of the insects lifecycle is important to successful control. Each participant received a small bag with several different species of scale insects, for a hands on identification experience.