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Articles Managing Small Woodlots
David R. Jackson, Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., James Finley, Ph.D.
Woodlot owners can improve your woods for the future or cause damage from which it might not recover for generations. More
News A survey is currently underway to gather information from horticultural growers, field crop farmers, and forest landowners on the potential economic impact of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) on agriculture and forestry. More
Articles Control de la Mosca Linterna con Manchas para el Público en General
Heather L Leach, Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Grzegorz (Greg) Krawczyk, Ph.D.
Las MLM son una plaga invasora destructiva que amenaza la agricultura, la industria maderera y ornamental y las plantas de jardín. More
Articles Updated Insecticide Recommendations for Spotted Lanternfly on Grape
Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Heather L Leach
Insecticide recommendations for spotted lanternfly in grape, updated January 2019. More
Articles Updated Insecticide Recommendations for Spotted Lanternfly on Tree Fruit
Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Heather L Leach
Insecticide recommendations for spotted lanternfly in tree fruit, updated January 2019. More
News Penn State Extension's video series, "Community Conflict: Finding Middle Ground" provides strategies for civil engagement on 'hot button' topics. More
Articles Fierce Orbweaver
Steve Jacobs
Araneus saevus is found from Canada into the northern United States. It can be seen in forested areas and suburbia with mature landscape plantings. More
Articles Timber Market Report: 2018 3rd Quarter
Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
Timber stumpage and pulpwood prices in Pennsylvania, for the third quarter of 2018. July-September 2018. More
Articles Integrated Forest Vegetation Management
David R. Jackson
To sustain healthy forest ecosystems it is necessary to consider multiple vegetation management practices using a systematic approach called Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM). More
Articles Spotted Lanternfly: Tips for Handling Yard Waste in Quarantined Areas
Emelie Swackhamer
To prevent the movement of this insect, avoid moving yard waste such as woody plant debris (fallen trees or branches and tree trimmings) outside the quarantine area. More
Articles Spotted Lanternfly Management for Homeowners
Heather L Leach, Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Grzegorz (Greg) Krawczyk, Ph.D.
A guide that reviews the identification, life cycle, current distribution, and techniques for managing spotted lanternfly on your property. More
Articles Tree-of-Heaven
David R. Jackson, Art Gover
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) also known as ailanthus, is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to both northeast and central China, as well as Taiwan.. Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest, is particularly attracted to Tree-of-heaven. More
Articles How You Can Comply with the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Regulations
Emelie Swackhamer
Some tips to help you avoid spreading Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and be in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) regulations. More
Articles Find out if your business or organization is required to have a Spotted Lanternfly permit in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Treating Black Walnuts with Insecticides for Spotted Lanternfly Control
Heather L Leach, Dave Biddinger, Ph.D.
Recommendations for safe pesticide applications to control spotted lanternfly infestations. More
Articles Avoid Home Remedies to Control Spotted Lanternfly
Heather L Leach
Untested homemade solutions may harm people, pets and plants. Their use can be unsafe and illegal. More
News The pest harms host plants and can render outdoor areas unusable by leaving behind honeydew, which attracts other insects and promotes the growth of sooty mold. More
Articles Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is a new threat to Pennsylvania and the United States, and experts are still learning how to combat it. More
Articles Timber Market Report: 2018 2nd Quarter
Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
Timber stumpage and pulpwood prices in Pennsylvania, for the second quarter of 2018. April - June 2018. More
Articles Asian Longhorned Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis
Erika Machtinger, Michael J. Skvarla
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. More
Articles Spotted Lanternfly Grape Pest Alert
Heather L Leach, Michela Centinari, Ph.D.
This fact sheet provides identification, damage, quarantine, and management information for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive sap-feeding planthopper that feeds on the vine trunk, shoots, and leaves of grape plants, among other crops. More
Articles Wood Products Document Library
Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
A listing of hard-to-find reference sources and documents related to Wood Products More
News Penn State researchers are studying how feeding damage caused by the spotted lanternfly affects grapevine health and the quality and quantity of the fruit. More
Articles January 2018 - March 2018 More
Articles Do You Know How Many Oaks There Are?
Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
This article discusses the number of oaks that are identified as unique species. More