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Mosquito larvae happily go through their lifecycle in this mailbox bucket. Topping off the bucket with sand removed the habitat and, thus, the mosquito issue. For more information on managing mosquitoes, visit www.nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/mosquitobro/files/mos.... - Joellen Lampman
Young farmer spraying a cotton field in Pakistan. A technology which is less and less used with integrated pest management.
This dumpster provides an ideal feeding location for rodents. Trash is thrown from far away and does not always reach the compactor. Bags spill and food is plentiful for rodents. Several rats were observed feeding on this garbage as soon as the bags landed. For more information on rodents: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/rodents/default.asp
Their long, slender legs, large ears, and agile brown bodies all say “deer”—but you really know it when you see their tails flip up, showing a fluffy white underside as they bound into the safety of the woods.
For more information on white-tailed deer, visit nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/wildlife.
(Drosophila suzukii) Eggs are laid into intact fruit, and larvae can be found infesting ripe fruit after harvest. For more information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/invasives_exotics/swd/swd.asp
Not all arthropods that are picked up on tick drags are ticks. Recognizing how ticks move can help distinguish them from other arthropods.
Water chestnut forms dense mats of floating vegetation, negatively impacting aquatic ecosystem functioning. Water chestnut pulls are organized to try to help control this invasive. For more information on water chestnut: www.nyis.info/index.php?action=invasive_detail&id=39
Beware of bed bugs when travelling, but also be aware of pesticides left behind after treatment. For more information about protecting yourself from bed bugs when travelling, or anytime, visit us at: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/bed_bugs/default...
Because of the oils on their fur, rodents leave sebum trails or grease marks along surfaces where they travel frequently. This image shows that rodents are entering and exiting the building through this opening. If you look closely, you can also see that the top of the wires have been chewed by the rodents. For more information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/rodents/default.asp
Japanese beetles are destructive pests as adults that feed on plants, as well as larvae (grubs) that destroy the roots of lawns and other plants. Imported from Japan, this pest is widespread and can damage a number of landscape plants and agricultural crops.
For a video describing how to assess your lawn for white grubs, see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WlFBcV3I_w
For more information about maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn, see the Cornell University Lawn Care book: itunes.apple.com/us/book/lawn-care/id941197948?mt=11
The Ornamental's Team: Dr. Elizabeth Lamb and Brian Eshenaur (www.nysipm.cornell.edu/nursery_ghouse/default.asp)
Weeding in an upland farm in Laos.
Part of the image collection of the International Rice Research Institute.
American cockroaches are among the largest of the roaches in NY. They love dark, warm, wet areas such as basement boiler rooms and steam tunnels. They feed on just about anything. They also invade structures usually from sewer pipes and drains carrying germs and disease organisms. For more Information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/cockroaches/defa...
Date: 15 June 1968
Description: In the summer of 1968, the Department of Lands and Forests initiated a $450,000 project to spray for Spruce Budworm in the Shebandowan area. The project made use of 18 biplanes, 6 modern 2-seater planes, and a helicopter, some of which are shown here. The spray nozzles can be seen on the underside of the wings.
Order a higher-quality version of this item by contacting the Thunder Bay Museum (fee applies).
Accession No.: N984.80.1578 A
After feeding on blood, bed bugs retreat to their hideaway. They will defecate (poop) processed blood, leaving black stains near their resting place. When searching for bed bugs on a bed or head board, look for black fecal stains. For more information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/bed_bugs/default...
This carpenter ant nest found in a storage shed is likely a “satellite” nest where larvae, pupae and workers live separate from the queen. For information on carpenter ant biology and control see: hdl.handle.net/1813/43834
Want to know more? For more information about bed bug biology and control visit our page: nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/bed-bugs
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources weed science program held its annual Pest Management Field Day on Tuesday, July 9 at the Bradford Research Center in Columbia. Will Tubbs presented during the field day.
Photo by Logan Jackson | © 2019 - Curators of the University of Missouri
Paper nesting wasps, including yellowjackets, paper wasps and hornets, collect paper fibers from dead wood to make their nest cartons. This cedar wood structure is the perfect substrate to use! Resulting damage is aesthetic, but some people might object to this. Finishing wood structures is highly recommended to prevent this type of damage.
Bed bugs molt or shed their skin five times before becoming an adult. During their development they can range in size from the size of a poppy seed (1-2 millimeters) as nymphs to the size of an apple seed (3/16 inch) as adults. For more information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/bed_bugs/default...
Black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are encountered in areas that maintain moisture, such as tall grass and wooded areas. By staying on trails and avoiding tick habitat you can avoid a tick encounter. For more information on ticks: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/ticks/default.asp
Mosquitoes have four life stages: the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Eggs are laid on the surface of water. Most eggs hatch within 48 hours. The larvae live in water and breathe at the surface through tubes. Larvae, or wrigglers, feed on organic debris and microorganisms in the water, then molt into pupae, a resting stage that remains in the water. During this time the mosquito develops into an adult. After two days the pupal skin splits and the adult emerges. The length of this life cycle varies by species from 4–30 days. For information on managing mosquitoes, visit hdl.handle.net/1813/43851
A common sight in many homes and buildings, the house centipede preys on insects and spiders. These are often found in basements, garages and bathrooms.
Droppings can be used to identify what pest is present in an area. Clockwise from the top are Norway rat, American cockroach and mouse droppings. For more information: blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2014/05/28/identifying-your-pest...
Unlike termites that consume wood, carpenter ants make their nest in wood that is damaged - usually by moisture. When excavating wood, carpenter ants leave a sawdust-like material that also contains insect parts. For more information about carpenter ants, see: Unlike termites that consume wood, carpenter ants make their nest in wood that is damaged - usually by moisture. When excavating wood, carpenter ants leave a sawdust-like material that also contains insect parts.
For more information about carpenter ant biology and control, see: hdl.handle.net/1813/43827
Signs produced by the New York State Department of Health are used to educate hikers, dog walkers and other park users about the risks of Lyme Disease. Daily tick checks are an important way to reduce your risk of acquiring a tick-borne disease. For more information: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/
Unlike termites that consume wood, carpenter ants make their nest in wood that is damaged - usually by moisture. When excavating wood, carpenter ants leave a sawdust-like material that also contains insect parts. For more information about carpenter ant biology and control, see: hdl.handle.net/1813/43827
(Drosophila suzukii) SWD was first found in the Western US in 2008 and is now distributed throughout North American and Europe. Male SWD are 2-3 mm long and have a spot on each of the two wings. Males also have two dark bands on each foreleg. Females do not have spots. For more information: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/invasives_exotics/swd/swd.asp
Carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica) are large, solitary bees that lay their eggs in galleries excavated from solid wood. Females forage, create galleries and lay eggs while males guard their territories where females are working. Male bees cannot sting, but may dart at people nearby. (Note the assassin bug below the bee! Assassin bugs are predators of other insects and pretty darn cool!)
Carpenter bees are solitary bees that lay eggs in galleries carved in wood, including trees and structures. Female carpenter bees use their powerful jaws to excavate solid wood, causing eventual structural damage. This is the opening of a gallery on a newly constructed cedar pergola.
For information about dealing with Carpenter bees see "Get Rid of Carenter Bees? Yes, Please!" hdl.handle.net/1813/43827
Black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are encountered in areas that maintain moisture, such as tall grass and wooded areas. By avoiding tick habitat you can avoid a tick encounter. For more information on ticks: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/ticks/default.asp
White-tailed deer are the primary host and disperser of black-legged tick adults. Female ticks take a blood meal from deer in the fall and reproduce in the spring. By avoiding tick habitat you can avoid a tick encounter. For more information on ticks: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/ticks/default.asp
Water striders are common summer-time insects in fresh water. Tufts of hair on their tarsi (feet) allow them to glide across the surface of water to capture prey (notice the raptorial front legs). Their rapid movements and body design help them avoid predation by fish.
The cat flea is the most widespread flea on earth, and it is found on cats, dogs and many other mammals. Cat fleas can bite humans, but cannot sustain on humans alone. Flea infestations are usually seasonal, associated with domestic or wild animals and can result in disease transmission to animals AND humans! For more information visit our website at: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/fleas/default.asp
Date: 15 June 1968
Description: In the summer of 1968, the Department of Lands and Forests initiated a $450,000 project to spray for Spruce Budworm in the Shebandowan area. The project made use of 18 biplanes, 6 modern 2-seater planes, and a helicopter. This photograph shows a group of Lands and Forests employees analyzing spruce boughs for pest infestation and recording their data.
Order a higher-quality version of this item by contacting the Thunder Bay Museum (fee applies).
Accession No.: N984.80.1578 F
An IPM Training School on March 12, 2020 at the Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky
A healthy adult rat was here.
Photo by Matt Frye, NYSIPM
To learn more about rodent control, see our "Mice and Rats" webpage: nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/rodents/
Black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are encountered in areas that maintain moisture, such as tall grass and wooded areas. By avoiding tick habitat you can avoid a tick encounter. For more information on ticks: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/ticks/default.asp
Any source of standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These mosquito larvae are living in a child's sled left out after the winter. For more information on managing mosquitoes, visit www.nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/mosquitobro/files/mos....
After being on holidays for five weeks our school's organic vegie patch was the first thing I noticed upon walking into school this morning. I did take photos of the lettuce plant and the juicy tomatoes but they didn't turn out.
This red-orange plant is a marigold and Marion explained that it is planted in vegie gardens as a natural form of pest management.
Wolf spiders (Family Lycosidae) are fast-running ambush hunters that care for their young. This female carries around her egg sac to protect it from being eaten. Wolf spiders can deliver a painful bite if handled.
Black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are encountered in areas that maintain moisture, such as tall grass and wooded areas. By staying on trails and avoiding tick habitat you can avoid a tick encounter. For more information on ticks: www.nysipm.cornell.edu/whats_bugging_you/ticks/default.asp