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Articles Many home remedies can be found on the internet, but are they the best choice? More
Articles Pesticide Labels and SDSs
Sharon I Gripp
Links to pesticide labels and SDSs. More
Articles Choosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company
Sharon I Gripp
When you discover a pest problem in or around your home, such as the spotted lanternfly, the first step is to identify the pest. More
News Penn State Extension sets up kiosks at produce auctions across the state to provide growers with timely information on disease and pest identification and management, invasive species alerts, and food safety. More
Articles Pesticidas y la Salud de los Polinizadores
Sharon I Gripp, Héctor Núñez Contreras
Penn State está a la vanguardia en asuntos relacionados con la salud de los polinizadores. More
Transporting Pesticides in PA, Part 2
Sharon I Gripp
Safety Recommendations and Legal Requirements More
Articles Pesticide Storage and Security
Sharon I Gripp, John Ayers, Ph.D., Kerry H. Richards, Ph.D.
This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment. More
Articles Lo que Necesitas Saber para Desechar Pesticidas
Sharon I Gripp
Desechar pesticidas inapropiadamente puede causar peligros serios a humanos, animales y medio ambiente. Esta hoja informativa provee recomendaciones de como desechar pesticidas en forma adecuada. More
Articles (What You Need to Know about Storing a Pesticide) El almacenamiento apropiado de los pesticidas ayuda a la prolongación de la vida útil del producto y también a la protección de la salud humana, animal y ambiental. More
Articles (What You Need to Know about Reading a Pesticide Label) Esta publicación explica el contenido en la hoja frontal de las etiquetas de los pesticidas y otros puntos importantes en el resto del documento. More
Articles (What You Need to Know about Protecting Yourself When Using Pesticides) Vestirse adecuadamente durante la descarga, la mezcla y la aplicación de pesticidas proporciona una barrera entre los pesticidas y el cuerpo humano. More
Articles (What You Need to Know about Choosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company) Muchos problemas de plagas necesitan de asistencia profesional. Esta publicación le ayudara para asegurarse que la compañía que usted contrate tenga los requisitos legales and conocimiento apropiado. More
Articles Protective clothing used when mixing, loading, or applying pesticides provides a barrier between the pesticide and the human body. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Disposing of a Pesticide
Sharon I Gripp
Pesticide users must properly dispose of pesticide wastes, such as unused chemicals and pesticide containers. Improperly disposed pesticide wastes can create serious hazards for the environment. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Storing a Pesticide
Sharon I Gripp, Kerry H. Richards, Ph.D.
A nationwide study by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that almost one-half of surveyed households with children under the age of 5 had at least one pesticide stored within their reach. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Reading a Pesticide Label
Sharon I Gripp
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. More
Articles Find Pesticide Recertification Credits
Sharon I Gripp
Find pesticide recertification credits on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's PaPlants website. More
Articles Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Information
Sharon I Gripp
Links to Penn State factsheets and miscellaneous websites related to Worker Protection standards. More
Guides and Publications Woody Ornamental Insect, Mite, and Disease Management
Sharon I Gripp, Gregory Hoover, Gary W. Moorman, Ph.D.
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Manage insect, mite, and disease pests in your woody ornamentals and shade trees. More
Articles EPA Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
Sharon I Gripp
This regulation covers pesticides that are used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, and enclosed-space productions. More
Articles West Nile Virus Brochure
Sharon I Gripp
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. More
Articles West Nile Encephalitis in Horses
Bhushan M. Jayarao, MVSc, PhD, MPH, Sharon I Gripp, Pat M. Comerford, David Griswold
Read about the transmission of West Nile virus to horses, signs, treatments, vaccine information, and prevention and control. More
Articles West Nile Encephalitis: What You Need to Know
Sharon I Gripp, Steve Jacobs, Winand Hock, Ph.D.
Basic information about West Nile Encephalitis, including history, transmission, symptoms, treatment and how to manage/control its existence in our community. More
Articles Mosquito Biology and Control
Sharon I Gripp, Charlie Pitts, Ph.D., Winand Hock, Ph.D.
Read about the biology and habitat of mosquitoes, strategies for eliminating breeding sites and reducing mosquito bites, and the safe use of insect repellents. More
Articles Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safely
Amy Korman, Sharon I Gripp, Steve Jacobs, Winand Hock, Ph.D.
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. More