mosquitoes

As summer pests multiply, so do your options for handling them

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Now that summer is fully upon us, you may be encountering some typical summertime pests around North Carolina. It may not help that you’re probably home more, giving you more opportunity to notice the critters around the house. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides oversight of pest control professionals to be … Read more

Today’s Topic: NC horse owners should have animals vaccinated against EEE

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Today's Topic

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Note: This week, State Veterinarian Doug Meckes fills in for Commissioner Troxler. Summer is here, which means it’s mosquito season in North Carolina, which could spell trouble for owners of horses, donkeys and mules. Summer is typically … Read more