Jacqueline Pohl
Jacqueline Pohl Bio
Communications Specialist
North Central IPM Center, 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.
Integrated Pest Management News
Webinar Recording: AI-driven Image Analysis for Increased Accuracy and Precision of Honey Bee Colony Health and Productivity
https://youtu.be/4uzDUEwXTkM Accurately measuring honey bee colony health is essential for understanding how agricultural products affect pollinators. Traditional field assessments rely heavily on human estimates, which
New Gulf Coast Tick Pest Alert Published
The newly published Gulf Coast Tick Pest Alert will help you identify this tick species and learn how to reduce the risk of tick-borne disease.
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.
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 spread of Varroa mites and the search for effective management methods. Beyond
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 from Old Dominion University is someone to follow. She’s been
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 introduced the online Pesticide Risk Tool (PRT). The tool evaluates
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 eggs in wounds or natural openings like ears, and the larvae feed
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 and cantaloupe melons to improve cucurbit downy mildew resistance
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 professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shared her vision
IPM Strategies for Reducing Insect Pest Damage in Midwest Blueberries: Webinar
New methods for both monitoring spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) in blueberries and managing SWD are available. The new monitoring method is focused on larval numbers, and
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, Working Group projects, IPM Partnerships, and IPM Mini-grants for
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 and 3 US territories. Each region of the United
Soybean Aphids are Resistant to Pyrethroids, Now What? Webinar
https://youtu.be/F-7mPfy9pO8 Soybean aphids have been a challenge for Midwest soybean producers since 2000, but farmers were able to manage them relatively well using insecticides. However,
New Webinar: Integrating Long-Lasting Insecticide Netting into IPM Programs after Harvest
https://youtu.be/nyNnKaTltJI Even after harvest, farmers can lose crop yield to hungry insects that invade storage locations. In the past, these pests were controlled with fumigants,
New Webinar: Development of Laser Weed Control Robot for Sustainable Farming
https://youtu.be/uDrJEoKD1sg What size of a weed can a laser robot destroy? Can a laser robot drive independently? What color is the flame when a weed
Updates to Pesticide Labels and Mitigation Options; Protection for Endangered Species
Whenever pesticides are used, we have a responsibility to make sure they are used safely and do not cause harm to people, wildlife or the
New Webinar: Pollinator-Safe Fungicides: Floral Microbial Biocontrol of Anthracnose in Blueberry
https://youtu.be/ftBanmkTsqk Anthracnose, also known as “ripe rot,” is a disease that is a huge threat to blueberry production because it can cause 100% yield loss.
New Webinar: Innovative Approaches in Phytopathometry and Epidemiology with a Focus on Corn Tar Spot
https://youtu.be/OYjGxiUl25w Tar spot in corn has become an important issue in the Midwest in the last few years. Dr. C.D. Cruz, associate professor from Purdue
Great Lakes Urban Agriculture Working Group 2024 Achievements
The Great Lakes Urban Agriculture Working Group has been creating resources to support urban farmers. Whether starting a new urban farm or managing an existing
New Webinar: Pesticide Mitigations, Labels, and Bulletins
https://youtu.be/C89sNPZmZEI There’s a national effort to provide better protection for species that are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. What does
Newsletters
July 2026 Central Issue
Stay informed with the July 2026 Central Issue from the North Central IPM Center. Explore the latest integrated pest management news, including insect, weed, and plant disease updates, pollinator research, Extension resources, pest alerts, webinars, and practical IPM tools for agriculture and natural resource professionals.
June 2026 Central Issue
Explore the June 2026 edition of the Central Issue, the monthly newsletter from the North Central IPM Center. Read about the latest integrated pest management
May 2026 Central Issue
The May 2026 Central Issue from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center features the latest science-based pest management news, research, and educational resources.
April 2026 Central Issue
The April 2026 Central Issue from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, and extension resources
March 2026 Central Issue
The March 2026 Central Issue from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, webinars, and extension
February 2026 Central Issue
The February 2026 Central Issue from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, webinars, and educational
January 2026 Central Issue
The January 2026 Central Issue from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, and extension resources
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December 2024 Central Issue
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