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.
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.
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.
Esta normativa cubre aquellos pesticidas que se utilizan en la producción de plantas agrÃcolas en granjas, bosques, viveros y producciones en espacios cerrados.
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.
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 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.
Prepare for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s certified pesticide applicator exam while learning safe, effective, and environmentally responsible pesticide use practices.
Learn to recognize the damage Japanese beetles do to turfgrass and ornamental plants, and how to manage infestations. Earn 2 PDA Category 6, 7, 18, 23, or Private credits.