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May 25, 2018 Turffiles

Friday Fun Post: Ground Pearls!

By Terri Billeisen Ground pearls are identified by the presence of small pearl-like bodies on the roots or in the soil. The pink adult stage that crawls is...

May 4, 2018 NC State

Friday Fun Post: How to Soapy Water Sample for Below-ground Insects

By Terri Billeisen Curious about soapy water sampling for insects? Check out the video below and visit this page for more detailed information!

April 27, 2018 NC State

Friday Fun Post: Insects and Kiddos!

By Terri Billeisen Brian spent Wednesday morning teaching children about insects at a local pre-school here in Raleigh. It’s never too early to get kids excited about the...

April 19, 2018 Turffiles

Friday Fun Post: Carpenter Bees Pollinating

By Terri Billeisen Often mistaken for bumblebees, carpenter bees are large, black and yellow solitary bees that make their nests in trees or structural buildings. They are considered...

October 27, 2017 NC State

Friday Fun Post: Spot the Aphid!

By Terri Billeisen A few months ago, we had an infestation in some greenhouse turf plots. Can you spot the aphid(s) in the picture below? How about...