Tag: pest control
Spotted lanternfly found in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a small population of spotted lanternfly in the Bunker Hill area of Berkeley County, West Virginia.
How to keep rodents from overwintering in your house, outbuilding or...
Rodents don’t make good house guests whether they are inside or outside. Learn how to keep rodents out of your house, outbuildings and barns.
How to rid your home of boxelder bugs
Boxelder bugs overwinter in mass, creating a nuisance for homeowners. Learn how to keep them out of your home and deal with them if they get inside.
How to control mosquitoes
Mosquitoes occur every summer, but there are some things you can do about them. Learn how to manage mosquito populations near you.
How to install sticky bands to trap the spotted lanternfly
Learn how to obtain and install sticky bands to manage spotted lanternflies on your property, while avoiding bycatch — accidentally trapping other animals.
Is a soybean villain lurking in your field?
Get out your soil probes and shovels and help Penn State Extension, the SCN Coalition, and the Pennsylvania Soybean Board track the Soybean Cyst Nematode.
Avoid taking invasive pests with you when you move
About 35 million Americans move every year, making the possibility of transporting invasive pests high. Learn how to avoid taking invasive pests with you.
Cicadas to emerge in parts of Ohio, Pa. and West Virginia
Periodical cicada Brood VIII will emerge, in mid-May or June, in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
How to recognize and remedy grub infestations
The key to grub management is to coordinate your attack with the stage the pest is at in its lifecycle. Learn which control methods to use at each stage.
How to get rid of slugs in your garden
Garden crops have a lot of enemies, but few are as nonselective and destructive as slugs. Learn how to control the damage they cause in your garden.
