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This information was developed for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas.
* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence, II = Treat as needed: III = Occasional pest, treat when detected.
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather.
D = Drench, G = granular; S = Spray application.
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Other Resources
- Asiatic Garden Beetle. Baker, J. R. 2022 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Bagworms in Ornamental Landscapes. Frank, S. and J. Baker. 2019 (revised)Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Black Vine Weevil. Frank, S. et al. 2020 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Hemlock Rust Mite. Baker, J. R. 2019. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Frank, S. et al. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Pales Weevil. Baker, J. R. 2019. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- PIne Spittlebug. Baker, J. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite. Frank S. et al. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- White Grubs in Turf. Brandenburg, R. and T. Billeisen. 2022 (revised). TurfFiles, NC State Extension Publications.
- Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs. Baker, J. R. ed. 1980. NC Agricultural Extension Service publication AG-189. 199 pp.
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- Extension Plant Pathology Publications and Factsheets
- Horticultural Science Publications
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This insect note has not been peer reviewed.
Hemlock Pest Management Calendar
Pests | *Degree of Importance of Pest | **Number of applications needed for most effective control | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
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Asiatic garden beetle | II | 3 | Spray Application | Spray Application | ||||||||||
Bagworms | II | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||||
Black vine weevil | III | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Drench | Drench | Drench | Drench | ||||
Hemlock wooly adelgid | I | 1 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application |
Hemlock rust mite |
II | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||||||
Pales weevil | II | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | ||||||||||
Spittlebugs | III | 1 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||||
Spruce spider mite | I | 2 | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | Spray Application | |||||
White grubs | II |
1 to 2 |
Drench or Granular | Drench or Granular | Drench or Granular | Drench or Granular | Drench or Granular |
* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence, II = Treat as needed: III = Occasional pest, treat when detected. ↲
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather. ↲
Publication date: Jan. 23, 2019
Revised: Nov. 8, 2023
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