Frequently Asked Questions
Agriculture & Natural Resources
How do I determine custom agriculture rates?
Call the Extension Office for additional information at 304-358-2286 or go online to the 2008 Machinery Custom Rates.
How do I get rid of lady bugs in my house?
It is best not to use pesticides. The most effective way is using a vacuum or wet/dry vacuum.
When is the best time to prune flowering shrubs?
The best time is AFTER the flowers have bloomed and dropped. If done before, it will limit the flowers on your shrub.
How do I train or prune my fruit trees?
Call our office at 304-358-2286 for training/pruning fruit tree information or go online to one of the following:
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service
What’s eating my garden/flowers/lawn?
Call the office at 304-358-2286 or bring a sample of the plant and/or insect to the office to be sent to the state office. You may check out the following Webpage and diagnose the problem yourself.
How do I get my soil tested?
Soil testing is a free service at WVU. Stop by the office for a form and an envelope. Follow the directions to take an accurate sample. Let the sample air dry and put about a cup of soil in the bag, complete the form, and mail to WVU. If you have questions when your analysis arrives contact the office at 304-358-2286.
4-H Youth Development
How can my child join 4-H in Pendleton County?
Any child who is in third grade or above and not older than 21 can join 4-H by contacting the Extension Office at 304-358-2286 to find the nearest club.
What are the age requirements for 4-H?
The 4-H Year is October 1 to September 30. An individual of 4-H age may enroll in and carry 4-H membership in only one state and one county. The individual can join when he/she is in at least the third grade and/or 9 years of age (Example: a child can join 4-H if he/she is 8 years of age and will reach his/her 9th birthday during the current 4-H club year), and will not be eligible for membership if he/she reaches his/her 21st birthday on or before December 31 of the current 4-H year.
Families & Health
How do I join a Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS) Club in Pendleton County?
Anyone who is interested in joining a CEOS Club can contact the Extension Office at 304-358-2286.
Do you check pressure cookers?
Yes, we have a tester to check the gauges on your canner, and we also check the inner gasket to see if it needs replaced.
How do I can/preserve…....?
Call our office for home canning and food preservation information or go online at the National Center for Home Food Preservation We recommend only USDA recipes, processes and procedures.
