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Prepare for Pennsylvania's private applicator exam with this in-person workshop. Learn key concepts, safety, and regulations through expert-led presentations and activities.

The invasion curve matches invasive species management to the stage of invasion: prevention, eradication, containment, and long-term control. Use it to set goals and target limited resources.

Insect Family Phoridae - Megaselia halterata

Three types of lice infest humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic or crab lice. Bites cause much discomfort, and scratching often leads to secondary bacterial infections.

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was first collected in September of 1998 in Allentown, but probably arrived several years earlier.

New legislation at the state level requires schools to provide notification to parents, students and teachers in advance of pesticide applications.

Chemical control remains an important tool in pest management, but it should be used strategically rather than routinely.

Unknown seeds in the mail can pose risks—report them immediately.

Starting early and planning ahead allows growers to establish and support biocontrols, creating a proactive, effective, and sustainable greenhouse pest management system.

Entomology 102 explores insects and arthropods affecting health, homes, and agriculture, highlighting pests, pollinators, beneficial species, and the ecological role of spiders in Pennsylvania.

Prepare for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s certified pesticide applicator exam while learning safe, effective, and environmentally responsible pesticide use practices.

What you need and how to do the LD50 demonstration, including a list of supplies, purpose, and the procedures.

Learn how to read a label by answering questions to compare two Hot Shot Fogger labels to see how these products are similar and different.

Find a list of supplies and detailed procedures on how to do a series of activities that show how traps and lures are used for monitoring and/or controlling pests.

Belowground pests can be challenging in corn production (grain or silage), particularly when it is grown in the same fields year after year.

La base de un programa de Manejo Integral de Plagas es la exploración.

With regular and systematic scouting, you will be better able to detect plant problems before they get out of hand.

Applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides must be certified as a private applicator or must work under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.

This demonstration illustrates how exposure to pesticides can be significantly reduced by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Content in this video meet training requirements under the OSHA HazCom 2012 Guidelines on the Global Harmonization Standard.

This document provides a detailed explanation with background information on the poison prevention message. If you are new to the program, this would be a good place to start.

Spined stilt bugs are an occasional pest of greenhouse tomatoes that can cause flower and fruit abortion and unsightly feeding damage in mature fruits.

House centipedes are of little concern to homeowners, despite their long legs and scary appearance. They feed on many different arthropods, including pest insects.

Penn State Pesticide Education Program brings you an informative video on the importance of storing pesticides properly.

This video demonstrates tank mixing/compatibility of pesticide products, using common household products, to show what happens if materials are not compatible.