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Jacqueline Pohl Bio
Jacqueline Pohl serves as Communications Specialist for the North Central IPM Center, based at Iowa State University. Drawing on a background in biology, English, and nearly 20 years of communications experience, Jacqueline works with researchers, Extension specialists, and IPM professionals to share science-based information about insects, diseases, and weeds. Her work includes developing news stories, pest alerts, webinars, websites, newsletters, and other outreach resources that support integrated pest management across the North Central region.
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New Corn Leafhopper Pest Alert Published
A new two-page summary about the corn leafhopper is available to improve awareness and monitoring of this insect pest, which spreads corn stunt disease pathogens.
May 2026 Central Issue
May 2026 Central Issue News stories shared in the May 2026 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: RNAi and Varroa Mites-New Technology for Managing an Old Pest
Webinar Recording: RNAi and Varroa Mites-New Technology for Managing an Old Pest https://youtu.be/rDA7iKqJs30 One of the most pressing challenges facing modern beekeeping is the relentless
April 2026 Central Issue
April 2026 Central Issue News stories shared in the April 2026 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: Are You Smarter Than a Lone Star Tick?
Webinar Recording: Are You Smarter Than a Lone Star Tick? https://youtu.be/Z4YU6GynQe0 If you’re interested in staying informed about ticks and tick research, Dr. Holly Gaff
March 2026 Central Issue
March 2026 Central Issue News stories shared in the March 2026 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: Pesticide Risk Tool: Understanding Risk and Measuring Impact
Webinar Recording: Pesticide Risk Tool: Understanding Risk and Measuring Impact https://youtu.be/dXMVyVpcLos This webinar featured Ariel Larson and Peter Wertz from the IPM Institute as they
February 2026 Central Issue
February 2026 Central Issue News stories shared in the February 2026 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: Genetic Biocontrol of New World Screwworm and Spotted Wing Drosophila
Webinar Recording: Genetic Biocontrol of New World Screwworm and Spotted Wing Drosophila https://youtu.be/Sw6ferJh3TM The New World screwworm is a serious livestock pest because it lays
January 2026 Central Issue
January 2026 Central Issue News stories shared in the January 2026 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: Breeding Efforts to Curb Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Webinar Recording: Breeding Efforts to Curb Cucurbit Downy Mildew https://youtu.be/bf40tPKCdjY Edmund Frost from Common Wealth Seed Growers in Virginia has been breeding cucumbers, winter squash
December 2025 Central Issue
December 2025 Central Issue News stories shared in the December 2025 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
Webinar Recording: Spying on Insects with the Insect Eavesdropper
Webinar Recording: Spying on Insects with the Insect Eavesdropper https://youtu.be/hJWgmAT0RRs In the “Spying on Insects with the Insect Eavesdropper” webinar, Dr. Emily Bick, an assistant
November 2025 Central Issue
November 2025 Central Issue News stories shared in the November 2025 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
October 2025 Central Issue
October 2025 Central Issue News stories shared in the October 2025 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
IPM Strategies for Reducing Insect Pest Damage in Midwest Blueberries: Webinar
IPM Strategies for Reducing Insect Pest Damage in Midwest Blueberries: Webinar https://youtu.be/0266BLNav5I New methods for both monitoring spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) in blueberries and managing SWD
September 2025 Central Issue
September 2025 Central Issue News stories shared in the September 2025 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.
2026 Funds Available from the North Central IPM Center
2026 Funds Available from the North Central IPM Center The North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center has funds available for Critical Issue research projects,
IPM Network – Measuring Capacity, Framing the Future: Webinar
IPM Network – Measuring Capacity, Framing the Future: Webinar https://youtu.be/44VE8pFO2VM Integrated pest management (IPM) currently has a solid foundation with programs in all 50 states
August 2025 Central Issue
August 2025 Central Issue News stories shared in the August 2025 Central Issue appear below. Subscribe to receive the Central Issue newsletter monthly via email.