part of the wing. They move erratically on foot and in flight. Phorid fly larvae breed in rich organic material such as septic waste, rancid dairy products and human remains in coffins. Adults can indicate a sub- slab sewer problem that requires...
Food. Food Pest Problems. Pests are a problem in food handling establishments for several reasons. Pests consume products, but contaminate much more with their feces, urine, hair, body parts or carcasses, requiring...

to all non-targets (humans, pets, domestic animals and wildlife). Because of the hazards associated with these products, tracking powders are not to be used in ventilation ducts that could force particles into the air, or in areas where they can...
contaminate food items or food surfaces. In New York State, only three tracking powders are currently (March 2017) registered for use as rodenticides, each representing a different active ingredient. All three products are “RestrictedUse Pesticides...

company. These organizations have access to products such as insect growth regulators, which prevent larval fleas from maturing and reproducing. These products are an important part of integrated pest management program due to a reduced risk of non...
generated by the host. Unlike adults, larvae are not parasitic. They feed on ‘flea dirt’, the feces of adult fleas that contain processed host blood and other organic material. Larvae complete development and pupate by spinning a silken cocoon, which...

hardens and takes on a reddish brown color. Photo: M. Frye �Biology American cockroaches live in humid areas such as bathrooms and basements, and can occupy air gaps or broken sewer lines where they feed on decaying organic matter. Although adults have...
of an infestation or show the direction of movement for trapped cockroaches. In general, baiting systems have several advantages over traditional pesticides. Baits are typically semi-solid or solid products that confine active ingredients to small placements...

or other organic debris adjacent to the home. Increasing ventilation and using thick plastic in basements and crawl spaces can help remediate moisture problems. Outdoors, a vegetation free zone of two feet around the building with no plants, mulch...
or organic debris (such as leaves, wood, or compost) can be used to reduce moisture around the foundation and deter pest populations. Cracks and crevices in the foundation or gaps around windows and doors are common entry points for earwigs and other pests...

publication are available in Cornell Cooperative Extension county offices or from the Pesticide Management Education Program website (http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu). No endorsement of products is intended, nor is criticism of unnamed products implied. Always...
check with the certifying agency before using a new product or material. This guide is not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Always read the product label before applying any pesticide. Copyright New York State IPM Program and Cornell University. NYS...

function and productivity. Ma# Frye In addition to negative environmental impacts, kudzu is responsible for economic damage when vines must be removed from power lines, railroad tracks and roads. How does is spread? Limited dispersal of kudzu might...
stems/shoots emerge from these structures. Biology: Roots In the fall, kudzu plants allocate resources to roots, which are tuberous, starchy storage organs located in the soil below the root crown. Kudzu roots are considered differentiated...