Clinic Closed Thursday Feb. 20th for Adverse Weather
Due to the winter weather, NC State will operate under Condition 2 (Suspended Operations) on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Under …
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Big Changes Coming to the PDIC This Spring! Update #1
Two significant changes are coming to the PDIC this spring: Our lab will be moving to the Varsity Research …
2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar. For Thanksgiving, …
PDIC Sample Fees Waived for Counties Affected by Helene
In the aftermath of Helene and the devastation that hit Western North Carolina, our hearts go out to those …
Similar but Different: These Are NOT Joro Spiders
Media outlets all over the country have been hyping “giant invasive spiders that will fly into your local area …
2023 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
We’ve finally analyzed our 2023 samples and results, and we’re excited to share them! In total the Plant Disease and …
PDIC No Longer Accepting Cash Payments
Due to to changes in University policy, we will no longer be able to accept cash payments for our …
The Cicadas Are Coming! Fear Not, Though
If you’ve been listening to the news lately, I’m sure you’re aware this is a special year for our …
Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia
As if we needed another large wasp to strike fear in residents of the US, the state of Georgia …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
What's That Tick? New Identification Guide to Species in North Carolina Can Help
As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is more encounters with ticks. These blood-sucking arthropods …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …