Press Releases for Plant Industry

NCDA&CS expects to treat spongy (gypsy) moth infestations in seven N.C. counties in 2026

RALEIGH – The N.C.

NCDA&CS finds spotted lanternfly in three additional counties

RALEIGH – The N.C.

Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expands to all of Davie, Forsyth and Iredell counties

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has expanded a state quarantine for the imported fire ant to include all of Davie, Forsyth and Iredell counties effective Jan. 1, 2026.

N.C. Seed Board to meet Tuesday, Oct. 14

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Seed Board will meet to discuss items related to a seed complaint. 

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1 to 3 p.m.

N.C. Plant Conservation Board to meet Wednesday, Oct. 15

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. 

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NCDA&CS encourages farmers to search fields for Tropical Spiderwort following recent discovery

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Plant Industry Division is encouraging farmers statewide to inspect their fields for the presence of tropical spiderwort

NCDA&CS finds spotted lanternfly in Caldwell County

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Caldwell County.

NCDA&CS finds spotted lanternfly in Rockingham County

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (

Spongy moth treatments postponed for Eastern and Central North Carolina counties

RALEIGH -- The N.C.

NCDA&CS to treat spongy moth infestations in Waynesville

RALEIGH – Staff with the N.C.