Stingers & Biters: Reducing ticks, mosquitoes, and yellowjackets around your home

All pests are not created equal, and some can lead to health issues. This presentation explores effective strategies to reduce the threat from pests of medical importance in residential landscapes. Learn how to identify riskier areas and steps you can take so people and pets can enjoy your yard. 

About the Speaker

Joellen Lampman is a Community IPM Extension Support Specialist with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program. With a bachelors in natural resources from Cornell University and a master's in science communication from Stony Brook University, Joellen is a lifelong environmental educator. At Cornell IPM, she utilizes the clear knowledge-based, decision-making process of IPM to teach ecology and make a difference, one property at a time.

About the Cornell IPM Annual Conference

This session is part of the Cornell IPM Annual Conference: Pests at the Perimeter – How Landscape Design Influences Indoor Pest Intrusion. The 2025 conference focuses on how landscape composition and management around buildings influence the intrusion of pests. Experts will share science-based strategies to manage environments around buildings, reducing pest intrusion. This event offers practical insights for landscape and pest management, ideal for Master Gardener Volunteers, educators, pest management professionals, and community members.

Learn more about the full conference lineup on the Cornell IPM Annual Conference page.