Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Home & Family

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
Cover photo for The Immune System Masterpiece

The Immune System Masterpiece

Article Written By Jacob Lilje FCS Intern The human body is nothing short of a biological masterpiece. The amount of functions occurring …

Cover photo for Coping With Drought

Coping With Drought

Quick Tips: Plants response to short-term drought: wilting, marginal leaf scorch (browning along edges), and loss of some foliage. Plants …

Cover photo for 2022 Student Internship Program - Apply Now

2022 Student Internship Program - Apply Now

Application Deadline: November 3, 2021 The Student Internship Program sponsored by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T State University provides summer employment for …

Deep Cleaning Article

Keeping the Kitchen Clean

Have you fallen behind in cleaning your kitchen? Do you find it difficult to keep your kitchen space clean? Does …

Coffee

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Written By Family and Consumer Sciences Intern: Tommy Hernandez What is it about coffee that has you drinking it? Is it …

Cover photo for Instant Pot Lunch and Learn  Series

Instant Pot Lunch and Learn Series

The Instant Pot has become an extremely popular kitchen appliance. However, there are many users who are not comfortable with this …

Cover photo for Let's Cook Lamb!!

Let's Cook Lamb!!

Whether it’s the leg of lamb, ground lamb, or lamb chops; lamb can be a tasty cut of meat …

Building An Emergency Fund

Building an Emergency Fund

What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a cash reserve that’s specifically set aside for unplanned expenses or …

Cover photo for Three-Fruit Salad

Three-Fruit Salad

Summer in North Carolina means hot weather and plenty of humidity. Give your oven a break and experiment with …

Cover photo for Dance Cardio Fitness

Dance Cardio Fitness

Are you ready to get moving while having fun? Our four-week, in-person, dance cardio class will be taught by an official …

Warm Weather Fitness

Warm Weather Fitness

Written By FCS Intern: Tommy Hernandez Welcome to warm weather once again! As we leave the cold and chilly weather …

Life Skills 2021

Life Skills Camp 2021

We get it, adulting is hard! But we want to make it easier for you! Whether you’re a rising …

Learn More Using the Resources Below

    Budgeting Tools

    Extension Topics

    Local Food Guide

    More Extension Programs at NC State University

    National Cooperative Extension Project Sites

    Partnerships and Organizations

    Publications, Information, and News

    Recent Publications related to Home & Family

    Map of North Carolina with counties colored in yellow that have kudzu bugs. Just a few on the eastern, northern and western edges of the state do not.

    Kudzu Bugs - A Nuisance and Agricultural Pest

    This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests

    Preparing Your House for Bedbug Treatments

    This Entomology Insect Note discusses the steps to take before a pest management company arrives …

    A person sets bait outside

    Tips for Effective Ant Baiting

    This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests
    Bed bug aggregation and fecal spots.

    Tips for Preventing the Spread of Bed Bugs

    This Entomology Insect Note provides tips on preventing the spread of bedbugs.

    Figure 1. Springtail.

    Springtails

    This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and control of springtails in the …

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests
    Drain fly adult

    Drain Flies

    This Entomology Insect Note describes how to identify and control drain flies, a common nuisance …

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests
    Figure 1. Booklouse.

    Booklice

    This Entomology Insect Note contains information about booklice, a small household pest that feeds on …

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests
    Figure 1a. Termites have no waist; ants have a narrow waist.

    A Guide to House-Invading Ants and Their Control

    Ants are probably the most common insect pests that invade our homes and become an …

    7 hours agoHousehold Pests