Month: June 2026

June 2026 Yellow-Legged Hornet Update: Tracking the Threat Introduction Our goal is to keep you informed about the Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) infestation in South Carolina. Supportive community relationships are essential to the success of detecting, tracking, and removing this pest. This update is being issued to collaborators, communities, and stakeholders, and we invite you to share this […]

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) at Clemson University would like to inform our stakeholders of an upcoming transition to Clemson University’s new online payment platform. This change will affect online purchases of new applicator license fees, product registration fees, paper exam fees, and other DPR products and fees processed through Clemson University’s online payment […]

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) at Clemson University is transitioning to a new South Carolina Pesticide Applicator Core Exam, based on the National Pesticide Applicator Core Exam. The implementation date for the SC Core Exam (new) is July 15, 2026. This transition aligns with South Carolina’s pesticide applicator certification program with nationally recognized competency […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old. This is the first generic animal drug authorized for […]

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent confirmation of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) and Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation are encouraging livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals to remain vigilant while emphasizing that South Carolina is actively preparing for the potential threat. While NWS is currently only detected in […]

While there are no known detections of New World Screwworm in South Carolina, or the Southeast, Clemson Livetock-Poultry Health has announced that effective immediately, it will enforce additional interstate movement health requirements for warm-blooded animals entering South Carolina from states affected with NWS cases. Details here.

We want to keep you informed about the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infestation in South Carolina, as supportive community relationships are essential to the success of eradicating the beetle. This update is being issued to established collaborators, communities, and stakeholders, and we invite you to share this information with anyone who may be affected by our operations. Program […]