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Identifying Common Household Insects in Pennsylvania
Proper pest identification is the first step in making an integrated pest
management (IPM) decision. Improper identification can lead to unsuitable solutions to pest problems. The pictures and descriptions in this eight-page, full-color publication should help the homeowner or apartment dweller identify common insects found in the home.
Department:
Integrated Pest Management
Catalog Number:
UF021
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Identifying Diseases of Vegetables
$13.00
This 61-page guide describes major vegetable diseases that have distinctive symptoms. Thirty-seven plant pathologists from educational institutions in the United States and Canada contributed to this volume, which has 300 color photographs.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
AGRS-021
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Identifying Potato Diseases in Pennsylvania
$8.00
This 28-page, 8.5-by-11-inch guide helps identify common diseases and physiological disorders affecting potatoes. It has 65 color photographs and is intended for potato growers, extension workers, and others interested in producing maximum yields of high-quality potatoes in Pennsylvania.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
AGRS-075
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Illegal Dumping of Waste
This 4-page fact sheet discusses why people dump and what can be done to curb illegal roadside-dumping activities. There are many organizations listed herein that can help citizens bring these unacceptable behaviors and practices to a halt. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-24
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Individual Residential Spray Irrigation Systems (IRSIS)
The purpose of this fact sheet is to explain the components, function, and recommended maintenance of an Individual Residential Spray Irrigation System (IRSIS). Pennsylvania has approved the use of IRSIS as a conventional disposal method for on-lot sewage. The IRSIS was developed and is designed for sites with certain restrictive soil conditions. Particularly sites with soils having shallow bedrock and or high water tables; sites where other on-lot systems would not be suitable. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-169
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Indoor Hay Storage: Dry Matter Loss and Quality Changes
Mechanically induced losses during forage harvest are visible and are commonly recognized as a source quantity and quality loss. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-102
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Infiltrating Stormwater
This 4-page fact sheet explains the stormwater infiltration process, including how to measure the infiltration rate, alternate methods for determining soil permeability, and geology and construction issues. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-260
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Information on Seed Packets
When deciding what to plant this year, consider starting your plants from seed. Seeds offer a low cost opportunity to establish old favorites and try out new cultivars. In addition, there are typically more plant options when using seeds than purchasing plants. When considering seeds, it is useful to know what information is found on the seed packet. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
XJ0018
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Inlet Evaluation in Greenhouse Mechanical Ventilation Systems
A ventilation system can have adequate air exchange capacity as measured at the fans, but be inadequate in uniform air distribution throughout the entire greenhouse. This fact sheet features the use of hand-held, portable instruments in evaluating ventilation system air distribution in greenhouses. The information is also valid in other plant production facilities.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-44
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Inlets for Mechanical Ventilation Systems in Animal Housing
Ventilation is important in animal structures for temperature and relative humidity control and for removal of gases, dust, odors, and pathogens. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide explanation of the technical side of inlet design and function while providing a glimpse of the art involved
in inlet adjustment. Negative pressure or exhaust ventilation is common in animal housing and will be described here. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-91
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Insects and Spiders and Mites, OH MY! Recognizing Beneficials in the Nursery and Landscape
$20.00
This video chronicles the life stages of beneficial arthropods. Some are familiar, and some you may have never seen before. Nearly 90 percent of the footage in this video is devoted to high-quality, close-up microscopy of beneficials in their egg, larval, nymphal, pupal or adult stages. It discusses 17 different groups of beneficial insects and their relatives commonly found on woody landscapes and nursery plants. Learning to recognize these important biocontrol agents is a first step in using them effectively in a pest management program on woody ornamental plants. (VHS-39:00) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Entomology
Catalog Number:
L40846VH
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Instruments for Measuring Air Quality: Evaluating Livestock Housing Environments
Air quality characteristics are quantified with instruments that provide numbers. With these numbers we can compare our environment against a standard and then seek improvement in environmental characteristics. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-81
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Instruments for Monitoring the Greenhouse Aerial Equipment
Aerial environment characteristics are quantified with instruments that provide numbers. With these numbers you can compare the environment under investigation with a predetermined standard and then seek improvement in greenhouse conditions. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-41
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Insulation Fire Hazards on the Farm
Both rigid board foam and sprayed-on cellular plastic foam insulations present serious fire problems when installed as an exposed finished in farm buildings.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-20
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Intergenerational Activities Sourcebook
This 90-page sourcebook features 53 activities that intergenerational practitioners can use to bring older adults and young people together and help them get to know each other better and explore common interests. Each activity encourages younger and older participants to communicate with each other, learn from and about each other, and share new learning experiences. [Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center. Please contact Matt Kaplan at 814-863-7871 for hard copies or more information.]
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
AGRS-091
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