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Sculptured Pine Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the sculptured pine borer, Chalcophora virginiensis, and provides residential management recommendations.

Ivory-marked Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the ivory-marked wood borer, Eburia quadrigeminata, a beetle that does not infest living trees.

Dogwood Borer

By: Jim Walgenbach

Dogwood borer description, life history, damage, and control.

Rhododendron Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the rhododendron borer moth, Synanthedon rhododendri, and provides residential management recommendations.

Redheaded Ash Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the redheaded ash borer, Neoclytus acuminatus, and provides residential management recommendations.

Flatheaded Appletree Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the flatheaded appletree borer, Chrysobothris femorata, and provides residential management recommendations.

Emerald Ash Borer

By: Kelly Oten, Ryan Bohannon Invasive Forest Pests

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest of ash trees in North Carolina.

Black Twig Borer

By: Steven Frank, James Baker, Stephen Bambara Entomology Insect Notes

This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the black twig borer, an insect pest of many trees typically found in southeastern and coastal North Carolina.

Peachtree Borer

By: Jim Walgenbach

This publication describes the peachtree borer's life history, damage, and control.

Raspberry Cane Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the raspberry cane borer, Oberea bimaculata, and provides residential management recommendations.

Hickory Spiral Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the hickory spiral borer, Agrilus torquatus., and provides residential management recommendations.

Cabbage Palm Caterpillar or Palmetto Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the cabbage palm caterpillar, cabbage palm worm, or palmetto borer, Litoprosopus futilis, and provides residential management recommendations.

Azalea Stem Borer

By: Steven Frank, James Baker Entomology Insect Notes

This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the azalea stem borer.

Lilac Borer \ Ash Clearwing Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the adult lilac borer, Podosesia syringae, and provides residential management recommendations.

European Corn Borer on Ornamentals

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the European corn borer adult, Ostrinia nubilalis, and provides residential management recommendations.

Bronze Birch Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the bronze birch borer, Agrilus anxius, and provides residential management recommendations.

Pests of Lilac

By: James Baker, Cathy C. Carter, Kelly F. Horn, Daniel Kline, John Scott, Howard Singletary, David Stephan

This factsheet, part of the publication Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs publication, includes an identification key and descriptions of pests in lilac.

Red Oak Clearwing Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the red oak clearwing borer, Paranthrene simulans, and provides residential management recommendations.

Lesser Peachtree Borer

By: Jim Walgenbach

Lesser peachtree borer description, life history, damage, and control.

Grape Root Borer in North Carolina Grapes

By: Aurora Toennisson, Hannah Burrack

This factsheet describes the identification and management of the grape root borer, a caterpillar that feeds on the roots of grape plants in North Carolina.

American Plum Borer in Ornamentals

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the American plum borer, Euzophera semifuneralis, and provides residential management recommendations.

Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean

By: Dominic Reisig

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the soybean stem borer.

Lesser Cornstalk Borer in Ornamental Plants

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the lesser cornstalk borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus, and provides residential management recommendations.

Rednecked Cane Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the rednecked cane borer, Agrilus ruficollis, a beetle that infests blackberry, dewberry and other plants in the genus Rubus.

Ironweed Longhorn Borer

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the ironweed longhorn borer, Hemierana marginata, and provides residential management recommendations.