Pennsylvania IPM Program

12/05/2025

A great opportunity for farmers, pesticide applicators, and pesticide businesses to sign up and schedule the disposal of unwanted pesticides in 19 PA counties through the CHEMSWEEP Program

If you have canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticides, you can schedule disposal through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture CHEMSW...

12/03/2025

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The reviews for this year’s staging of The Nutcracker were unanimous! Setting the ballet against the backdrop of a mouse infestation to teach the principles of an Integrated Pest Management strategy was a revelation. Bravo!

12/02/2025

If you build it, they will come! "Pests at the Perimeter: How Landscape Design Influences Pest Intrusion"
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Northeastern IPM Center Cornell Integrated Pest Management

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11/18/2025

Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland - "Pesticides and herbicides are designed to alter biological systems,” said Eugene Lengerich, emeritus professor of public health sciences at Penn State and senior author on the paper. “Some of those same mechanisms, like increasing photosensitivity or causing oxidative stress, could theoretically contribute to melanoma development.”

Counties in Pennsylvania that contained or were near cultivated cropland had significantly higher melanoma rates compared to other regions, according to a new study led by scientists at Penn State.

08/22/2025

Penn State releases new guide on identifying bees in Pennsylvania - A new, free Penn State Extension publication is intended for those interested in learning to identify and learn about the diversity of over 440 bee species in Pennsylvania ecosystems.

A new Penn State Extension publication, "Bees of Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Genera," is intended for those interested in learning to identify and learn about the diversity of over 440 bee species in Pennsylvania ecosystems.

07/18/2025

Mosquito-borne West Nile virus detected in Northeast Philadelphia - Philadelphia health officials are cautioning residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus after detecting the disease in mosquitoes near Pennypack Park in the city’s Northeast section. Suspected and confirmed cases should be reported immediately to the city’s health department.
REMINDER - dump standing water! More tips at

Mosquitoes

06/06/2025

Planning a roadtrip? Prevent Spotted Lanternfly From Spreading: A Checklist for Travelers
https://extension.psu.edu/prevent-spotted-lanternfly-from-spreading-a-checklist-for-travelers?

Shows places on vehicles, outdoor items, etc., to check for spotted lanternfly before traveling to help stop the spread. Includes life cycle information and images.

05/29/2025

Indoor Air Quality is impacted by what we do, on purpose indoors with personal care products which can then negatively impact our health: Perfumes and lotions disrupt how body protects itself from indoor air pollutants - Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell. They actively alter the indoor air chemistry around the wearer, disrupting a natural process the body uses to protect itself from pollution, according to an international research team including scientists from Penn State.

Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor air chemistry around the wearer, disrupting a critical natural process the body uses to protect itself from pollution, according to an international research team that includes scientists from Penn State.

04/18/2025

Explore the surprising impacts of non-native plants and bees on native pollinators. Join Dr. Nash Turley to uncover the complex relationships affecting our local ecosystems. https://web.cvent.com/event/1ab10b5b-20bc-41ea-8ad3-02e7bceacd28/summary

03/14/2025

FREE Training on ticks found in Pennsylvania, Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases. The information can be used in classrooms to educate school children on ticks and tickborne diseases. Act 48 eligible content. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3vNrup2txLJPtD8SE5X6LwZUMzhJMUVES1hWQ0kwTUhXVU5JMEFBRzlWRy4u

02/14/2025

A fine example of "when is a pest a pest?" - the oft maligned rodent builds several dams, restores habitat, and saves the municipality lots of money https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/beavers-prague-czech-republic-dam.html?unlocked_article_code=1.w04.CvC5.0rfq0WRJ7i3R&smid=url-share
Northeastern IPM Center

The dam project, drafted in 2018 and based on a former military training site south of Prague, had been delayed by land negotiations. Local beavers built several dams, saving the government more than one million euros.

01/31/2025

Check out these great learning opportunities - Topic for February 7: Proper storage of pesticides & household chemicals | Misuse of moth balls

What’s Bugging You First Friday is a monthly virtual series that explores timely topics to help you use integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. IPM is a wholistic approach that uses different tools and practices to not only reduce pest problems, but to also address the reasons why pests are there in the first place. Each month, our speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM.

The 2025 What’s Bugging You First Friday schedule is available on the program’s website, and you can register for multiple events using our registration form.

https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/events/whats-bugging-you-webinars

Cornell University Northeastern IPM Center National Pesticide Information Center The New York State IPM Program

What's Bugging You? Webinars Practical Solutions to Pest ProblemsEach month, experts will share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We’ll end with an IPM ...