Pest, Disease and Weed Identification
Asian Longhorned Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis
The Asian Longhorned tick is a recent invasive tick to Pennsylvania. This tick can be found on wildlife and on livestock. It is important to be aware of the presence of this tick and to implement prevention and control measures when necessary.
Common Urban Pests: Identification, Prevention, and Control
This article provides brief descriptions of common urban pests, including cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, moths, and more.
Plant Health Diagnosis: Assessing Plant Diseases, Pests and Problems
Learn a process for diagnosing plant health problems, including signs and symptoms of diseases, pests and insects, and environment or management issues.
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