Green Industry News - July 2023

(Updated: July 17, 2023, 12:17 p.m.)

Japanese Beetle Flights on the Rise


Heightened flight activity will likely continue for the next 2-3 weeks. If you are applying a product for preventive grub control, now would be the time to apply. Follow the provided link to the fact sheet on white grub control in turf.

White Grub Control in Turf

Japanese beetle


Fall Armyworm Moths Active

Fall armyworm moths have been active for several weeks. Keep an eye on the fall armyworm tracking map to keep up-to-date on presence/abundance of moths in your area.

Fall Armyworm Tracking Map

Fall Armyworm Control in Turf


Upcoming Green Industry Events:


2023 North Carolina Green Industry Council (NCGIC)


North Carolina Green Industry Council


2023 NC Green Industry Council: 12th Annual Water Symposium

Wednesday, July 26
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McKimmon Center @ North Carolina State University
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27607

This event brings green industry experts and stakeholders together to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in water management.

2023 Water Symposium Registration


2023 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day

August 9, 2023 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Research Lab
3920 Dr. Bill Gilbert Way
Raleigh, NC 27603

2023 Turf Field Day Registration

The annual Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Lab offers a chance to view the NC State Turfgrass Program’s ongoing research trials and speak directly with NC State’s faculty and staff. The broad range of topics includes Integrated Pest Management, cultural practices, irrigation technologies, aquatic weed management, mosquitoes management in the landscape, weed control and more.


2023 Great NC Tree Conference Registration Now Open!


The Great NC Tree Conference

Beyond The Basics: Planning For Urban Trees

September 7th - 8th, 2023

Cary, NC

ISA, NCLCLB, & SAF Credits Available

Registration Information

At this year's conference we will explore how arborists, urban foresters, and landscape architects and planners can create and manage our green spaces for trees in a changing climate.

The indoor session on September 7th will feature concurrent sessions, all occurring between the morning and afternoon general sessions. One tract will focus on arboriculture and the other tract will focus on urban planning. As always, the day will start with a Member's Breakfast, break at noon for an Awards Luncheon, and end with a silent auction.

The outdoor session on September 8th will be a field tour of Cary's unique approach to tree conservation.  Town of Cary staff will share with us their favorite locations, showcasing how they protect Cary’s tree canopy along city streets, within neighborhoods, and among utility buildings.