Please come out to Ag Progress Days to see the Pesticide Education Team booth located in the Family Room. We will be talking about pesticide safety, storage, and playing an identification game with guests. So stop by and see us!

New World screwworm flies were detected in TX on June 3, with more detections on June 5, 7, and 8. Once a major pest across the southern U.S., they were eradicated from North America in the 60s. They are unlikely to appear in Pennsylvania. Learn more at screwworm.gov.

June is Pollinator Month! Pollinators play a vital role in our environment and food supply. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds, and other pollinators help reproduce more than 75% of flowering plants and many of the crops we rely on every day.

As summer temperatures rise, consider raising your mower height. Taller grass helps shade the soil, reduce moisture loss, and encourage deeper root growth, making your lawn more resilient during hot, dry weather. Note: never remove more than one-third of the grass at a time.

Warm temperatures and changing weather mean it's time to consider spray drift. Before every pesticide application, check wind speed and direction, watch for temperature inversions, use the correct nozzle setup, and maintain buffer zones.

Spring is here 🌱 Before your first application, calibrate your sprayers and spreaders. Proper calibration means better coverage, less waste, and protecting both your wallet and the environment. buff.ly/SdeP1RM buff.ly/8d58Gfs buff.ly/m4RRiJ6

Spring is here and it is time for pre-emergent crabgrass control. Using forsythia as a guide, you have till the last yellow flower falls from forsythia bushes to get your pre-emergent down in time to be effective. Follow the label directions for post app irrigation instructions.

February 23-27 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Keep an eye out for invasive species programs offered by agencies like the National Park Service or the National Fish and Wildlife Service. For more information: buff.ly/nl1Y7fb

February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month. Most pesticide poisonings can be avoided by following instructions on pesticide labels and keeping pesticides – and other toxic materials – out of reach of children. For more information: buff.ly/fwfvWe0

Some insects can live and breed in dry food material like flour, cookies, crackers, or pet food. If tiny beetles or moths appear indoors during the winter, then scour the pantry for infested materials and throw them away.