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Box tree moth is an invasive pest that has decimated wild and ornamental boxwoods in Europe. It was discovered in Toronto, Canada, in 2018 and has since spread to a handful of places in the United States.

Discover what it means to be part of the "Sandwich Generation" and learn ways to successfully manage a busy family while caring for an older family member.

Mimosa webworms feed on the leaves of Persian silk trees and honey locust trees, especially thornless varieties.

Clover mites are plant feeders that occasionally invade homes. These mites do not attack people, and they will not reproduce under indoor conditions.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum is widely distributed throughout the world. It commonly constructs webs in the corners of walls and windows in houses and barns.

This small spider is commonly encountered in wooded locations, including landscaped residential and suburban locales.

Sac spiders are found on foliage; under leaf litter, stones, and boards; on buildings under windowsills and siding; and in wall and ceiling corners in homes.

Western conifer seed bugs feed on conifer seeds and cones. They can be a nuisance to homeowners when they move indoors to overwinter in the fall.

Most real Christmas trees are free of insects and other arthropods. However, it is possible that some trees may harbor one or more species.

Arthropods, including plant pests and biocontrol agents, are often difficult to identify with the naked eye.

Blueberries (genus Vaccinium) are a high-value crop in Pennsylvania and the United States, with an estimated value of at least $825 million to the US economy in 2014.

A useful checklist for individuals operating a stall at a farmers market.

Safety is first and foremost and should always be considered when working with horses. To safely work with your horse, you first need to understand several key points of equine behavior.

If you own a business in PA, you may have started the new year with a postcard indicating you need to file an annual report. This is not spam.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training fact sheet about using constructed trails and walkways to manage livestock movement, reduce erosion, stabilize walking surfaces, and support integrated conservation practices on farms.

Partial budgeting allows you to get a better handle on how a decision will affect the profitability of the enterprise, and ultimately, the profitability of the farm itself.

Managed pollinators like honey bees and mason bees are important pollinators for orchards, but research suggests that wild bees also contribute significantly to fruit tree pollination.

Growers of bee-pollinated crops, particularly apples, may be interested in the possible use of solitary bees as pollinators.

Learn how positive parenting techniques can help create loving connections with your child.

Social media has become invaluable for communication and marketing purposes. This article outlines some key legal aspects important in the use of social media for marketing purposes.

Choosing a pricing objective and associated strategy is an important function of the business owner and an integral part of the business plan or planning process.

This article will discuss several options for adding value to your custom business's services.

Interviews are most useful when you have a restricted set of issues you want to learn about but you'd also like to learn about those issues in-depth.

Focus groups are facilitated discussions within a small group of people (8-10) over a specific topic.

This publication discusses the importance of business planning for agricultural firms and describes the steps required to prepare a thorough business plan.