Pest, Disease and Weed Identification
Common Urban Pests: Identification, Prevention, and Control
This article provides brief descriptions of common urban pests, including cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, moths, and more.
Weed Ecology, Biology, and Identification
Understanding weed ecology can help in designing management systems to minimize their impact.
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.
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