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Working to stop stink bugs in their tracks
In the 13 years since the brown marmorated stink bug was discovered in Pennsylvania, the voracious insect has made a slow and steady march toward Virginia. It was found in the commonwealth in 2004, and...
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Stink bugs beware! Homemade stink bug traps squash store-bought models,...
Researchers from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences found that the best way to get rid of stink bugs is to fill a foil roasting pan with water and dish soap and put a light over the pan to...
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History provides backdrop for pesticide training
Though the Virginia Tech Pesticide Program was established in 1964, Virginia’s history of pesticide safety education goes back to the late 1800s. Today the Virginia Cooperative Extension program trains...
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Families reclaim their homes and health thanks to Virginia Tech’s Urban Pest...
Tomeika Ferrell, a resident of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is now able to enjoy cooking and entertaining in her home thanks to Dini Miller’s work. Ferrell has not seen a cockroach in months. Insect...
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Virginia Cooperative Extension’s 2019 Pest Management and Production Guides...
The 2019 Virginia Cooperative Extension pest management and production guides, which provide current information on spraying, pest management, and field crop and vegetable production are now available...
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