August and September bring more than the end of the summer. These months mean watery eyes, sniffling, and other allergic reactions(opens in a new tab) to airborne ragweed pollen during what is traditionally the hay fever(opens in a new tab) season in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this site to help Pennsylvanians by providing information on current ragweed pollen conditions.
Ragweed Pollen Levels
Get the latest ragweed pollen outlook(opens in a new tab) for your area of the state.
Get Involved!
Learn how to recognize the ragweed plant. Get some tips on controlling ragweed before pollen production begins in mid-August. Get tips(opens in a new tab) (PDF) on reducing the effects of pollen on you. Encourage your community to adopt a noxious-weed ordinance(opens in a new tab) (PDF) if none is in place. Download an educational poster(opens in a new tab) (PDF) and circulate.
Other Resources
Pollen.com(opens in a new tab)
Accurate allergy forecasts for the entire US - including your own neighborhood.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology(opens in a new tab)
The AAAAI has developed an extensive library of information in this center to help you learn more about allergic disease.
National Allergy Bureau(opens in a new tab)
View pollen and mold counts for the Northeast U.S.
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics(opens in a new tab)
AANMA is a national nonprofit network of families whose desire is to overcome, not cope with, allergies and asthma.
American Lung Association(opens in a new tab)
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.