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Western Conifer Seed Bug
PennState Extension
The western conifer seed bug feeds on Douglas-fir seeds and other species of pine. This bug can also become a nuisance to homeowners in the fall.
Tuliptree Scale
PennState Extension
The tuliptree scale is a pest of yellow poplar, or tuliptree, magnolia, and linden. This soft scale insect is so prolific that it can cover twigs and branches.
Spruce Spider Mite
PennState Extension
The spruce spider mite attacks spruce, arborvitae, juniper, hemlock, pine, Douglas-fir, and occasionally other conifers.
Fall Cankerworm
PennState Extension
The fall cankerworm is a native pest of hardwood trees in North America. It causes some defoliation in the forest every year, with larger outbreaks occasionally.
Elongate Hemlock Scale
PennState Extension
The elongate hemlock scale, sometimes known as the fiorinia scale, is a serious armored scale insect pest on ornamental and forest hemlock trees in Pennsylvania.
Elm Spanworm
PennState Extension
The elm spanworm is a serious defoliator of hardwood shade and forest trees in the eastern United States.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
PennState Extension
The eastern tent caterpillar has been observed in the United States since 1646. Outbreaks frequently occur at eight to ten year intervals.
Controlling Understory Fern Competition for Regeneration Success
PennState Extension
Dense understories of hay-scented, New York, and bracken fern can interfere with the regeneration of hardwood forests, threatening their sustainability.
Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safely
PennState Extension
Repellents are chemicals applied to provide relief and protection from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting pests. Proper and safe use of these chemicals is necessary.
Oriental Bittersweet
PennState Extension
Oriental bittersweet is a non-native woody, perennial vine that covers and kills native plants by blocking sunlight, weighing the plants down, and girdling stems and trunks.
Mile-a-minute
PennState Extension
Mile-a-minute is an invasive, noxious weed from eastern Asia that is rapidly colonizing non-crop areas in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)
PennState Extension
Hemlock woolly adelgid is a destructive, introduced pest of forest and ornamental hemlock trees.
Emerald Ash Borer
PennState Extension
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive, introduced insect of North American ash trees. It has been the cause of widespread ash tree decline and mortality throughout northeastern North America.
Wild Grape
PennState Extension
Wild grape (Vitis spp.) is a native vine found throughout Pennsylvania. There are various species of wild grape occurring in a variety of habitats.
Purple Loosestrife
PennState Extension
Importance and background of natural areas, including activities related to monitoring and controlling Purple Loosestrife.
