Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Ticks

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Use insect repellants when in the outdoors to help protect you from ticks.

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • If you have questions about insect and disease problems call or come by the Cooperative Extension call (252) 438-8188. During 8:30 am until 5pm M-F.
  • When using weed killers try to spray the weeds when they are actively growing, 2 to 3 days after a good rain, and always follow the label directions.
  • Recycle metal discarded window blinds into garden row markers.
  • Check planted vegetables that are turning yellow. They may be nitrogen deficient.
  • Check ponds for aquatic weeds and identify weeds before applying any weed control to your pond.
  • Use row covers to keep birds from picking young seedlings from out of the ground.
  • In order to protect Bees avoid spraying insecticides on plants that are blooming.
  • Try planting a wildflower bed from seed.
  • If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
  • Monitor strawberries closely. They ripen quicker than you know.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.      

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Most Common Ticks

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s show covers the four most common ticks and why they’re a problem. Also included are reminders for upcoming events and deadlines.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire Ants In The Landscape

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On the Vance Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Fire ants can be controlled in the landscape by using fire ant baits.

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Plant transplants on cloudy windless days.
  • Top dress your raised beds with compost or aged manure plus some slow release fertilizer and incorporate that mixture before planting.
  • Remember your personal protective equipment such as a wide-brim hat, a long sleeve shirt, gloves, etc.
  • Lawnmower safety read the owner’s manual, protective eyewear, hearing protection, NO EXTRA Riders.
  • If you limed in the fall, you might want to take another soil test to see if the PH has changed.
  • Identify insects before you spray. It could be beneficial! Bring us the insects and we can identify them for you.
  • Purchase a good rain gauge.
  • Purchase healthy transplants.
  • If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
  • Check areas for mice. Greenhouse, storage, and shed.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.      

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Compare and Contrast Blackberries and Dewberries

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

This week’s segment briefly compares and contrasts Blackberries and Dewberries before reminding listeners of several upcoming events.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Growing Tomatoes

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Tomatoes can be grown in the home garden if you follow correct planting techniques.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Why Teaching Responsibilities Matters

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden workshop will be on April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Wayne Rowland will be hosting this workshop.
  • Read the back of seed packets lots of useful information. Ex: days to maturity, how to plant.
  • Top dress your raised beds with compost or aged manure plus some slow release fertilizer and incorporate that mixture before planting.
  • Read the label on all chemicals before you purchase them to see if it is the right product for the job.
  • When setting out transplants put a cardboard collar around the transplant to prevent cutworm damage.
  • If you limed in the fall, you might want to take another soil test to see if the PH has changed.
  • Identify insects before you spray. It could be beneficial! Bring us the insects and we can identify them for you.
  • Purchase a good rain gauge.
  • Purchase healthy transplants.
  • If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
  • Check areas for mice. Greenhouse, storage, and shed.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.      

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: A Special Message for Farmers

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s recording is full of helpful reminders and contains a special message for farmers about the NCDA&CS disaster relief program.

NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Relief Program

https://www.ncagr.gov/agdisaster

Average last and first frost dates – Map

https://gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/weather-2-2/average-first-and-last-frost-dates/

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