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Using Grass Carp (White Amur) for Aquatic Weed Management in North Carolina
This publication covers the use of triploid sterile grass carp for biological control of aquatic …
11/19/18
2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
9/25/18
Weed Management in Small Ponds
This publication describes how to prevent the excessive growth of aquatic weeds in small ponds …
7/30/18
Weed Control in Irrigation Water Supplies
This publication describes safe and effective techniques for managing aquatic weeds in irrigation ponds.
7/25/18
Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
3/12/18
Pond Management Guide
This guide summarizes the basic principles of managing recreational ponds and the requirements for producing …
10/12/17
Hydrilla: A Rapidly Spreading Aquatic Weed in North Carolina
This publication provides information on the origin, distribution, impact, biology, reproduction and management options of …
9/27/17