Cottony Cushion Scale on the Move
Cottony Cushion Scale Insect A sample of Pittosporum was brought into the office to have an obvious issue identified. I …
Shawn Banks
County Extension Director - Horticulture Agent Carteret County Centershawn_banks@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Mailing Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Job Description As the County Extension Director I manage the office budget and personnel. I also have responsibilities in Agriculture which include being the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, Pesticide Coordinator and Horticulture agent to name a few of my responsibilities.
Recent Posts by Shawn Banks
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Carteret County Offer a Scholarship
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County (CCMGVA) recognizes the value of higher education and the potential …
Storm Damaged Trees
After driving around a little after hurricane Florence, there are a lot of trees that are down or leaning. …
Cicada Killer Wasps Begin Emerging
I received a call asking how to get rid of hundreds of cicada killer wasps. My first thought was, …
Insects in the Garden
I went out to the garden this morning to pick a few small tomatoes for a snack during work …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Angular Yellow Spots of Cucurbit Downy Mildew by Shawn Banks A client brought in a sample of cucumber leaves today …
Problem With Tomatoes
In the demonstration garden at the Curb Market there are several plant including tomatoes, okra, beans, peppers, cucumbers, squash …
Citizen Science Project - a Tree's Life
Have you ever wanted to get involved with an environmental project to help save the planet, but didn’t think …
Meet Some of Shawn Banks' Colleagues
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
