Becoming a Master Gardener
Where can I learn more about becoming a Master Gardener?How can I become a Rutgers Master Gardener?
Diagnostics and Testing
What if I need a soil test?What do I do if I need to pick something up or drop off at the Extension Office?
Spotted Lanternfly
Do I need to report spotted lanternfly sightings?Which insecticides can I use to control spotted lanternfly?
Can I use home remedies to control spotted lanternfly?
Besides insecticides, how else can I manage spotted lanternfly?
Ticks
What do I do if I find a tick?Be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease, such as fever, headache, muscle ache, or rash. Should symptoms develop, see a physician immediately and tell them about the tick bite. Our office does not provide medical advice. For more information visit our NJAES site on ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Can the Extension office identify ticks?
While we offer tick identification services, we do not offer any medical advice. Be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease, such as fever, headache, muscle ache, or rash. Should symptoms develop, see a physician immediately and tell them about the tick bite.
If you wish to identify the tick on your own, consider using this online tool from the University of Rhode Island.
For more information visit our NJAES site on ticks and tick-borne diseases.
How can I prevent tick bites?
Which diseases are transmitted by ticks in New Jersey?
- Anaplasmosis (blacklegged ticks)
- Babesiosis (blacklegged ticks)
- Ehrlichiosis (lone star ticks)
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (American dog ticks)
- Powassan virus (blacklegged ticks, woodchuck ticks)
Be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease, such as fever, headache, muscle ache, or rash. Should symptoms develop, see a physician immediately and tell them about the tick bite. For more information visit our NJAES site on ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Asian Giant Hornet
Is the Asian Giant Hornet present in New Jersey?
Visit the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station website for responses to frequently asked questions related to:
- Fruit Trees
- Garden and Household Pests
- Houseplants
- Lawn Care and Landscaping
- Pesticides and Fertilizer
- Trees and Shrubs
- Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
- Wildlife