Tag: invasive species
Can you ID spotted lanternfly?
The spotted lanternfly will take center stage in the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building and Theatre during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.
Invasive Asian ‘longhorn’ tick confirmed in Pa.
Tests by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, have confirmed the presence of Asian, or longhorn tick in Pennsylvania.
Officials look to slow the spread of lanternfly
Learn more about how to identify and control spotted lanternfly, how to report an infestation and how to comply with quarantine regulations.
How to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly
Learn to implement management strategies to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly before it impacts agricultural industries in a bigger way.
Advice on eliminating invasive plants
Manage your woodlands by eliminating invasive plant species, especially before harvesting trees. Get tips and advice for Ohio and Pa. service foresters.
Shale gas development spurs invasive plant spread in Pa. forests
A team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found that invasive plants are increasing with natural gas development.
Invasive species could cause billions in damages
Invasive insects and pathogens could be a multi-billion-dollar threat to global agriculture and developing countries may be the biggest target.
How to control Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is one of Ohio’s top 10 invasive species. Learn more about what it looks like and what to do with it.
Palmer amaranth: Find it, stop it
Palmer amaranth is a member of the pigweed family and is spreading across the U.S.A.
Late winter scouting can help battle a poisonous weed
Poison Hemlock can be dangerous to both humans and livestock and should be taken care of early in the season. University of Missouri Extension Specialists share how to identify and remove this invasive plant.
