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...

and Shrubs, 2001. Cornell Cooperative Extension. See pp. 143–156 for information on glyphosate and other herbicides registered for ground covers and woody ornamentals. Cornell Resource Center, resctr@cornell.edu; 607.255.2080. Using Organic Matter in the Home...
, you can yank up the turf, shake out and reserve the soil, and compost the grass.) Now pile organic matter onto the paper. Put the coarsest on the bottom. For the top few inches, Start with tidy garden beds, prevent new arrivals, and when weeds happen...

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...

by spring and fall applications. Check the Cornell Guidelines for management strategies or the names of herbicides that will be effective for the weed species present at your site. Time, money, and product will be wasted if herbicides are used improperly...
— • Are weeds at the right growth stage? Most herbicides are designed to work within a specific time frame. For example, preemergence products are effective only before germination. They are not effective on established weeds. • Do you have the proper equipment...

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...

of organisms Spot treatments in specific areas mean less pesticide is applied Large areas can be sprayed Benefits of IPM • Reduces the need for pesticides by using several pest management methods; • Shields the environment from excessive or unnecessary...
Extension, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Production and cover photo: Carrie Koplinka-Loehr; Drawings from CCE Bulletin 74 used with permission. These recommendations are not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Read...

to bed bug management and is intended to be used together in an integrated approach. Any nonobjective or partial use of the materials is not recommended. Products, vendors, or commercial services mentioned or pictured in the trainings or presentations...
total release aerosol foggers (“bug bombs”), professional products, and sometimes illegal products to attempt to control bed bugs in their homes. The impact on public health from overexposure to pesticides used to control bed bugs is unknown. The New...

eggs hatch within 48 hours. The larvae live in water and breathe at the surface through tubes. Larvae, or wrigglers, feed on organic debris and microorganisms in the water, then molt into pupae, a resting stage that remains in the water. During...
, night, and dawn. Culex mosquitoes prefer birds as hosts, but because they are frequently found in homes, they bite humans and can transmit encephalitis. These mosquitoes breed in small pools of stagnant water containing organic debris and do not move far...

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...