Beneficial Scoliid Wasps and Your Lawn
With lawns being one of my favorite topics, late summer is a good time to mention a beneficial insect …
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
Good Insects in Fall Gardens
Now is the time to be planting fall gardens. That means cabbage, collards and broccoli. There are a few …
Census: Your Action Needed
I’m asking for your help. The Census response rate for Carteret County has been lower than expected but there is …
Services & Building Update - Carteret County Center
We wanted to share an update with you as our building has been closed since March and that will …
Barriers Against Pecan Weevils
August is the month when pecan weevils begin coming out of the ground to feed on pecans in the …
Treating Insect Pests in Turf
I never really thought of lawns as a place to protect pollinators, but I was reading an article a …
Pollination and Heat in the Vegetable Garden
Many crops we grow in the home vegetable garden need pollinators to help move the pollen from one flower …
How-to Prevent Splits in Vegetables
We may get a lot of rain one day and then no rain for two or three days. With …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
