PPP April 2021 | Pests and Diseases of Azaleas

Description In this episode of the Plant, Pests, and Pathogens webinar series, Matt Bertone and Mike Munster of the NC State Extension Plant Disease and Insect Clinic begin by sharing pictures of recent samples sent into the clinic and challenging viewers with their game "Critter or Not?", a fun way to sharpen diagnostic skills. 25:09 - This month's webinar focuses on pest and disease issues associated with Azalea species. Mike begins the discussion of pathogens that commonly affect Azalea spp. including Phytophthora root rot (P. cinnamomi), stunt nematodes (Tylenchorhynchus spp.), Phomopsis sp. fungus (dieback, tip blight, canker) and Exobasidium leaf gall (E. vaccinii fungus). 42:24 Matt reviews pests that most commonly affect Azalea spp. including Azalea lace bugs (Stephanitis pyrioides), Azalea prominent caterpillars (Datana major), Azalea leafminer (Caloptilla azaleella), Azalea stem borer (Oberea myops), Azalea bark/felt scale (Acanthococcus azaleae), armored scales and aphids. 51:14 Charlotte shares alternatives to Azaleas in the "Plant These Instead" feature. 1:03:54 Matt and Mike share seasonal "Be On the Look Out" pest and disease updates. 1:29:19 Charlotte concludes the webinar with statewide Extension Master Gardener program announcements. ABOUT: Plants, Pests and Pathogens is a free, interactive webinar series that provides continuing education for N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and Master Gardener volunteers to stay up to date on current pest and plant disease issues in North Carolina and sustainable pest management strategies. Each webinar features the following speakers along with invited guests: Matt Bertone, NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic Director Mike Munster, NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic Plant Disease Diagnostician Charlotte Glen, NC State Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator The webinar series is sponsored by the North Carolina State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic and the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Departments of Entomology & Plant Pathology and Horticultural Science. LEARN MORE: Plants, Pests, and Pathogens series: http://go.ncsu.edu/ppp Plant These Instead archive: http://go.ncsu.edu/plant-these-instead NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic: https://pdic.ces.ncsu.edu NC State Extension Master Gardener Program: https://emgv.ces.ncsu.edu​ N.C. Cooperative Extension: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu​