Pesticide Spill: Safe Management & Cleanup Guidelines
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
Category: Problems
Forest Tent Caterpillar
The forest tent caterpillar is a native defoliating insect present throughout the eastern U.S. This insect is typically not a problem but can occasionally reach outbreak populations that are capable of wide-scale defoliation in hardwood forests.
Centipedes
Centipedes are fast-moving creatures that can be a nuisance indoors. This guide covers some of the different types of centipedes, their behavior, how to identify them, and effective strategies for controlling them, both naturally and with pesticides.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
In the spring, just as the leaves are starting to expand on trees, silken webs sometimes appear on tree branches and stems – they start small, then gradually increase in size until they can be...
Millipedes
Learn how to identify and control millipede infestations.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Learn how to recognize this pest and apply management strategies.
Rose Insects & Related Pests
Learn how to identify and control insects that damage rose plants.
Earwigs
Learn how to manage these nocturnal insects and prevent damage.
Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Cabbage Looper
Learn eco-friendly methods to control cabbage loopers while protecting crops.
Barklice
Discover how these harmless insects benefit trees by cleaning bark surfaces.
Pesticide Safety
Learn how to apply pesticides responsibly and safely in your home and garden.
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (Xylosandrus crassiusculus)
Learn how to detect and control this invasive wood-boring pest.