What's Bugging You? Webinars

Practical Solutions to Pest Problems

Each month, experts will share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.

Upcoming Events

When: Noon until 12:30 p.m. ET on the first Friday of each month.

Register to attend our events live on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link the week of the event. The 2024 schedule is available below and on the registration form. 

Register for 2024 Events

Zoom Link

You will receive a Zoom link the week of the event

Accessibility: Live captioning will be available for all events. You will have the opportunity to request additional accommodations when you register.

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Watch Again

If you want to rewatch one of our seminars you can find them in our youtube playlist. 

2024 Schedule

Calendar

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Webinar

Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning—What's bugging you?
Pruning: why, when, and how we prune woody plants
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Gardening
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New York State Plant Regulations
Purchasing outdoor plants? Before you buy, attend this session to learn about the Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Plants List and why they matter when choosing plants for the yard. Then, learn briefly about the concept and value of native...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Gardening
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Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in New York State
Heard the buzz about some garden pesticides being cancelled? Learn why certain pesticides were removed from the market and what you should do if you own them. Stay tuned to learn how you can help Cornell University document the distribution of...
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Gardening
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Weed Identification | Rats in Vegetable Gardens
Got weeds? Learn how to identify common yard and garden weeds, with valuable tips for management. Then hear about best practices for keeping rats out of vegetable gardens. Weed Identification (Feature presentation) Rats in Vegetable Gardens (IPM...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Gardening
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No-Mow May and What to do with Grass Clippings
No Mow May? No way! Learn why No Mow May is well-intentioned but not the best option, and stick around to learn a lawncare practice that improves water quality.
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Lawn Care
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Tick and Mosquito Yard Treatments + Mosquito Repellent Plants Myth
Ticks and mosquitoes are dangerous pests, but do yard treatments really protect your family? Watch to learn about the benefits and risks of these treatments, and the truth about "mosquito repelling plants."
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Ticks
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Japanese Beetle Management + Aphid-Eating Insects
Japanese beetles damage roses and other plants in the landscape, while their grubs kill lawns. Can they be stopped? Maybe - but not with beetle bags you buy at the store. Come learn what works, and doesn't, for Japanese beetle management, then...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Gardening
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Spotted Lanternfly Update + Box Tree Moth Intro
Jacob Leeser provides and update on Box Tree Moth, its damage, and steps you can take to report or manage this pest. He then provides an important seasonal update on the Spotted Lanternfly, including it's distribution and the damage it causes...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Invasive Species
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Back to School: Bed Bugs and Head Lice
Back to school bugs! Learn how your student can avoid bringing bed bugs home from school, and some tips for avoiding head lice. About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
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Identifying Pests in Your Home
Found a bug at home? Now what?! This session will help you to identify common bugs found in the home and offer steps to prevent future issues. About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
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2024 Tick Blitz Results + Fall Pests
Don't get ticked! Learn what ticks were found during the 2024 Tick Blitz, and what it means for residents. Stay tuned to learn about pests that enter homes in the fall, and best practices for their management. About our "What's Bugging You?"...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Ticks
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Feed the Birds + Repurposing a Holiday Tree
Feed the birds! This session will explore how you can feed birds responsibly to avoid negative encounters with rodent pests and wildlife (bears!). Stay tuned to learn how Holiday trees can serve a second purpose as shelter for birds during...
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • What's Bugging You?
  • Ticks