Tag: pests
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How to spot common pests on live Christmas trees
You can have a bug-free Christmas by knowing what kinds of pests to look for, how to prevent bringing them inside and what to do after they’ve invaded.
1848: Dealing with mice, bedbugs and cold
Pioneers did not have many of the conveniences we enjoy today, starting with sleeping arrangements and living conditions inside cramped cabins.
How to identify and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses
From fall to spring, destroying spotted lanternfly egg masses helps stop the spread of the invasive pest. Learn how to identify and dispose of them.
Penn State assembles task force to combat spotted lanternfly
The impact of the spotted lanternfly has prompted a group of university, regulatory and agricultural industry representatives to fight the looming threat.
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.
Just a bug?
About 8 days ago, Kymberly Foster Seabolt contracted cellulitis. Probably from a bug bite. Fortunately, her family is pitching in to take care of her.
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.
