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ArticlesHouse Centipedes
House centipedes are of little concern to homeowners, despite their long legs and scary appearance. They feed on many different arthropods including pest insects. -
ArticlesSpined Stilt Bug
Spined stilt bugs are an occasional pest of greenhouse tomatoes that can cause flower and fruit abortion and unsightly feeding damage in mature fruits. -
VideosExploración para Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP) en Vegetales
Length 6:51La base de un programa de Manejo Integral de Plagas es la exploración. -
ArticlesPesticides and Pollinators
Researchers believe that long-term honey bee declines are a result of a complex set of factors. -
ArticlesHow to Handle Chemical Spills
Information for pesticide applicators in the event of a chemical spill. -
ArticlesChoosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company
When you discover a pest problem in or around your home, such as the spotted lanternfly, the first step is to identify the pest. -
ArticlesSpray Adjuvants
An adjuvant is added to a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture to enhance the pesticide's performance and/or the physical properties of the spray mixture. -
ArticlesToxicity of Pesticides
People who use pesticides or regularly come in contact with them must understand the relative toxicity and potential health effects of the products they use. -
ArticlesPesticide Storage and Security
This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment. -
ArticlesPotential Health Effects of Pesticides
For all pesticides to be effective against the pests they are intended to control, they must be biologically active, or toxic. -
ArticlesDeveloping an Integrated Turfgrass Pest Management Program
How to develop IPM programs in turfgrass. -
Guides and Publications$4.50Tick Collection Card - Human
Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side. -
ArticlesEPA Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
This regulation covers pesticides that are used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, and enclosed-space productions. -
ArticlesAsthma, Pests, and Pesticides
Asthma is a long-term condition causing inflammation of the lungs' airways, which leads to wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and other symptoms. -
ArticlesAsma, Plagas y Pesticidas
Podemos ayudar a prevenir los ataques de asma prestando atención a las condiciones ambientales que irritan los pulmones y desencadenan el asma. -
Articles¿Hay un Ratón en la Casa?
Trampas para ratones: Las trampas más seguras para atrapar ratones en las casas son las trampas de resortes que se cierran con un golpe y que se activan al apretar la parte de atrás. -
Guides and Publications$39.00IPM for Pennsylvania Schools and Childcares: A How-To Manual
Explore the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) and develop an IPM program for your school or childcare. -
Online CoursesFree
Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses: Maryland
Sections 3Length 2 hoursThe invasive insect spotted lanternfly threatens the U.S. economy and environment. Businesses operating in quarantine zones must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zones. -
Online CoursesFree
Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses: New Jersey
Sections 3Length 2 hoursThe invasive insect spotted lanternfly threatens the U.S. economy and environment. Businesses operating in quarantine zones must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zones. -
ArticlesWest Nile Virus Brochure
The West Nile virus, which can cause encephalitis, is commonly found in humans, birds, and other animals in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. -
Pennsylvania IPM
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a stepwise approach to pest management that combines accurate knowledge of the pest and level of potential harm with multiple tactics to prevent, reduce or eliminate pests. -
WorkshopsGreenhouse Growers Day
Length 7 hoursJoin Penn State Extension, Penn State Research, and the State Floriculture Advisory Board for another great meeting and pesticide credits. -
Online CoursesFree
Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses: Pennsylvania
Sections 3Length 2 hoursSpotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that can damage many crops. Learn best practices to stop its spread. Businesses operating in the quarantine zone must have permits to move equipment and goods within and out of the zone. -
Tools and Apps$150.00
Pesticide Registered Technician Training Package
This training package guides a pesticide business through the process of having registered technicians work for them and includes packaged presentations that certified applicators can use to give the required training.




