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Learn to identify invasive jumping worms, understand their impact, and explore management strategies in this expert-led webinar.

Two new biocontrol agents, the brown lacewing (Micromus variegatus) and the crazee mite (Anystis baccarum), are now available in the U.S. These beneficial insects show strong efficacy and can be used in integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

List of Emergency Phone Numbers during a Pesticide Spill.

Invasive species can be difficult to eliminate, but proper disposal and management are essential to prevent their spread and protect local ecosystems.

Repellents are chemicals applied to provide relief and protection from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting pests. Proper and safe use of these chemicals is necessary.

Protective clothing used when mixing, loading, or applying pesticides provides a barrier between the pesticide and the human body.

Labels provide directions on how to mix, apply, store, and dispose of a pesticide product. Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is a violation of federal law.

Join us to learn about the environmental and agricultural impacts of invasive species in Pennsylvania. We'll discuss invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals, and how to mitigate their spread.

Boost your biocontrol skills in this hands-on workshop covering pest targets, safe pesticide use, and proper handling, storage, and release of biological control agents.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses information about pest species to choose methods of control that are safest and most effective. Positively identifying mosquitoes will help you decide on a plan of action.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, head lice affect 6 to 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 11 every year.

Common pests and pesticides can cause health problems. Weeds, cockroaches, and rodents, as well as the chemicals we use to control them, can trigger allergies and/or asthma by contaminating our air.

There are three types of cockroaches commonly found in the U.S., American, Oriental and German.

Bed bugs are making a comeback in apartment buildings, dorm rooms, hotels, hospitals, and homes.

¿Qué es MIP? El manejo integrado de plagas (MIP) utiliza información sobre la plaga para elegir los métodos de control más seguros para la salud y más efectivos.

Two-sided educational rack card to address mosquito and pollinator issues in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Explanation of what Lyme disease is, how to know if you've been bitten by a tick, how to protect yourself from ticks, and what to do if you have been bitten.

Learn how mycotoxins develop in corn and impact livestock, and explore agronomic and feed management strategies to reduce contamination and protect animal and crop health.

Pennsylvania's 2022 turfgrass fertilizer law places responsibilities on home gardeners and that is still in effect. Here is what you should know.

Avoid costly docking at the mill and grain fumigation expenses by taking the steps necessary to prevent a stored grain pest infestation.

Esta normativa cubre aquellos pesticidas que se utilizan en la producción de plantas agrícolas en granjas, bosques, viveros y producciones en espacios cerrados.

En Pensilvania, los profesionales relacionados con la industria agrícola, forestal y de jardinería que utilizan pesticidas deben conocer las leyes que regulan el uso de pesticidas en Pensilvania y saber cómo aplicarlas y cumplirlas. Esto incluye reconocer si se requiere una Certificación de Aplicador de Pesticidas (comúnmente conocida como Licencia de Pesticidas) y qué tipo y categoría de certificación deberá tener según el trabajo que realice.

Important information regarding diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, identifying ticks, what to do if bitten by a tick, and much more.

The important work of ensuring disease-free small grains happens before we even put a seed in the ground.

Insect Family Phoridae - Megaselia halterata