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Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the spotted lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive insect pest present in Pennsylvania and some other eastern states. SLF threatens grape production and tree health and is a nuisance in landscapes.

This article describes tick-borne illnesses and when beekeepers are at risk. It describes the various ways beekeepers can prevent themselves from being bitten by a tick.

¿Qué haría usted si la escuela de su niño lo envía de vuelta a su casa porque tiene piojos?

El manejo integrado de plagas (IPM) utiliza la información sobre plagas para elegir los métodos de control más seguros y efectivos.

Preventive use of biocontrol agents can suppress pests before outbreaks occur, but success relies on choosing the right species and applying them at the right time.

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.

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.

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 que utilizan pesticidas deben conocer las leyes que regulan el uso de pesticidas. Esto incluye reconocer si se requiere una Certificación de Aplicador de Pesticidas.

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

Researchers believe that long-term honey bee declines are a result of a complex set of factors.