May “What’s Bugging You?” Videos – Composting & Spotted Lanternfly

Our May First Friday talk is now available on YouTube to watch at your convenience. In our What’s Bugging You? First Friday event series, experts 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.

IPM Considerations for Composting

compost

Healthy compost enriches soil, reduces the need for fertilizers, encourages healthy bacteria and lowers your carbon footprint. Discarded kitchen scraps can also serve as a popular place for pests. Dr. Kwesi Joseph shares tips for keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out of your compost.

Composting Resources Shared in the Talk

Spotting Spotted Lanternfly

Adult spotted lanternfly
Adult spotted lanternflies

In our IPM minute, Emelie Swackhamer shared insights about identifying invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and some things you can do if you find them.

Additional Spotted Lanternfly Resources