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Invasive Species

bed bug 
Cimex lectularius

Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs are small insects that can inhabit bedrooms and hotel rooms. They feed on blood and their bites can cause a rash. Learn how to identify and manage them, here.

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Adult emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888

Emerald Ash Borer

Learn how to identify the Emerald Ash Borer, monitor your Ash trees, detect and report possible EAB in your trees, and more, with resources we've compiled on this site.

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Deer tick on a leaf

Deer Tick

Get the facts on Lyme disease and its prevalence in NY State, other tick-borne diseases, how to remove ticks, and options for tick management including IPM.

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Ladybug Larva

Garden Pests class recording available here

Garden Pests Class 5/28 was recorded. Click here for the links to watch the full one hour class.

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boxelder bug 
Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bugs

Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata) are nuisance pests. Their feces can stain light colored surfaces and smashing them can also release an unpleasant odor. Learn how to identify and manage them, here.

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The clitellum or collar of the jumping worm goes all the way around the body and is smooth. The worms are very active and have a sheen to them.  When disturbed, the jumping worm (amyhthas agretis) will actively trash and flip, slither snake-like, and may shed their tails.

Jumping Worms!

This invasive pest alters the structure and chemistry of the soil, and can damage lawns, landscapes and even the forest understory habitat. Learn to identify them here.

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Last updated June 22, 2021

Invasive Species

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