On any warm summer day, you might have noticed a large dark colored insect jetting about the outside of your home or around the deck. They seem aggressive. They have a startling buzz…. And they will fly right at you but avoid crashing, rather landing gently on the structure in plain sight. They look a…Continue Reading The Tiger Bee Fly – Friend or Foe?
Help! I found a tick on me! – Spring Edition 2023
It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain Part of what we want is to be outside. Unfortunately, that’s…Continue Reading Help! I found a tick on me! – Spring Edition 2023
The Case for Dead (Dormant) Lawns
It’s August 2022. Long Island, and much of the Northeast, are in a moderate to severe drought. Rainfall since the beginning of July is just half what it should be. Your lawn may be looking ragged but we have good news. …Continue Reading The Case for Dead (Dormant) Lawns
Long Islanders know their lawns!
The creators of “Our Land, Our Water” ran a social media trivia game called, “What is YOUR Lawn Care IQ?,” and the results were eye-opening (and good!)….Continue Reading Long Islanders know their lawns!
June “What’s Bugging You?” Videos – Weather & Mowing
Our June First Friday talk is now available on YouTube. During our monthly First Friday events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management techniques (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. Sign up for Future What’s Bugging You First Friday…Continue Reading June “What’s Bugging You?” Videos – Weather & Mowing
What’s Bugging You? – Messy Gardens
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” – Mark Twain After so many months of watching the whites, grays, and…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Messy Gardens
What will you learn at “BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: PARTNERS IN THE GARDEN”? Here’s our Day One Presentations
Learn to recognize and encourage your existing biological control partners. Have you ever noticed hoverflies around your flowers or seen ladybug larvae munching on aphids in the vegetable garden? Taking advantage of the natural enemies already occurring in your garden is an excellent way to reduce pesticide use. Tuesday, March 15—Wednesday, March 16 Have you registered? Visit our…Continue Reading What will you learn at “BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: PARTNERS IN THE GARDEN”? Here’s our Day One Presentations
What’s Bugging You? – Birdseed Pests
Birds spark a deep wonder and endless fascination. They help us understand the living world and our connections to it. – Ian Owens, Executive Director, Cornell Lab of Ornithology February in New York can be a dull prospect. Sure, a fresh blanket of snow can transform the landscape, but shades of brown take over again…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Birdseed Pests
IPM at the Empire State Producers (Virtual) Expo – Week Two
The “Expo” is Virtual this year and begins the week of February 21, 2022 The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program is proud to be part of this annual event. Bryan Brown talks weed management on Thursday of Week Two. After postponing the in-person 2022 Empire State Producers Expo due to the spike in…Continue Reading IPM at the Empire State Producers (Virtual) Expo – Week Two
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Announcing our Updated Website Resource… for YOU!
What’s Bugging You? If it’s ‘pests in your home or yard’, we’re here to help. Is something creeping in your cupboard? Your attic or garage? Are you hearing noises or seeing droppings or chewing damage inside or outside? They might be a sign you’ve got unwanted guests….Continue Reading WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Announcing our Updated Website Resource… for YOU!