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: From Detection to Action: eDNA, 3D Printing, and Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly
Learn how eDNA, 3D printing, and grower outreach are helping Ohio prepare for spotted lanternfly and what these approaches could mean for SLF management across the Midwest.
Webinar Recording: AI-driven Image Analysis for Increased Accuracy and Precision of Honey Bee Colony Health and Productivity
Discover how AI-driven image analysis improves honey bee colony health assessments by delivering more accurate, consistent and efficient regulatory field studies.
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
While several products are available to manage Varroa mites, some are becoming less effective as the mites develop resistance. Learn about a new RNAi control option that may help fill the gap.
Webinar Recording: Are You Smarter Than a Lone Star Tick?
Prepare to be fascinated (and a little unsettled) as Dr. Holly Gaff from Old Dominion University shares her trivia-worthy tick expertise.
Webinar Recording: Pesticide Risk Tool: Understanding Risk and Measuring Impact
This webinar features Ariel Larson and Peter Wertz from the IPM Institute as they introduce the online Pesticide Risk Tool (PRT), a tool that evaluates pesticide risk by modeling both toxicity and exposure.
Webinar Recording: Genetic Biocontrol of New World Screwworm and Spotted Wing Drosophila
Is it possible to reduce, or even eliminate, New World screwworm populations? Learn about this livestock pest and control efforts researched by Dr. Maxwell Scott, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University.
Webinar Recording: Breeding Efforts to Curb Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Learn about efforts to breed cucumbers, winter squash and cantaloupe melons to improve cucurbit downy mildew resistance while maintaining taste, fruit quality, and productivity.
Webinar Recording: Spying on Insects with the Insect Eavesdropper
As Dr. Emily Bick looked for ways to make insect population estimates cheaper, she began to experiment with a different strategy: listen instead of look. The Insect Eavesdropper was created to make it easier to monitor and make treatment decisions for problem insects.
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
Dr. Daren Mueller, professor and extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University, summarizes results of the 2023 survey including the current state of IPM in the United States, along with opportunities for improvement and future activities.
Soybean Aphids are Resistant to Pyrethroids, Now What? Webinar
Besides insecticides, there are two other strategies for managing soybean aphids: planting aphid-resistant soybean varieties and using biological controls like parasitoid wasps. Ideally, farmers should look for soybean varieties that have at least two “resistance against Aphis glycines” genes.
New Webinar: Integrating Long-Lasting Insecticide Netting into IPM Programs after Harvest
Dr. Rob Morrison, research entomologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Center for Grain and Animal Health Research has been researching the use of long-lasting insecticide netting as a control method for insect control efforts in storage facilities.
New Webinar: Development of Laser Weed Control Robot for Sustainable Farming
Dr. Hongbo Zhang, assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University, is propelling integrated pest management toward the future by combining robotics with weed management efforts.
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
New Webinar: Asiatic Garden Beetle as an Emerging Pest of Corn
https://youtu.be/fGv2Gj4gg5Q Dr. Kelley Tilmon, professor of entomology at The Ohio State University shared, “Asiatic Garden Beetle as an Emerging Pest of Corn” during the October
New Jumping Worm Pest Alert Published
Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) are expanding their range across the United States and are easily spread through potting soil, mulch and compost. Jumping worms harm
Phomopsis Stem Canker of Sunflower: Is Fungicide Resistance a Problem?
Dr. Febina Mathew summarizes 15 years of research on Phomopsis stem canker, its impacts on sunflower crop yields, and options for management.
Spotted Lanternfly 3D Print Resources Available
By Jim Jasinski, Ohio State University, Department of Extension, IPM Program Coordinator Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is slowly invading the North Central region, being positively identified
New Bed Bug Pest Alert: Learn to Identify and Prevent These Unwanted Guests
The presence of bed bugs can be a stressful and expensive experience. This revised pest alert provides information about bed bugs, how to identify them, and ways to prevent them from taking up residence in your home.
Using Social Network Analysis to Understand Pest Management Used by Vegetable Growers
https://youtu.be/2agG0SBW_50 The July “Pests and Progress” webinar featured a presentation about carrot weevils and management efforts, along with an analysis of how social networks can
How to Choose the Best Mosquito Control Products for Your Home
By Brandon Leibs Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance. They’re carriers of dangerous diseases like Zika, West Nile virus, and dengue fever. Effective mosquito
Back to Basics on Endangered Species Conservation Webinar
https://youtu.be/YBTf-kkzt8E Dr. Adam Janke, associate professor and wildlife extension specialist at Iowa State University shared, “Back to Basics on Endangered Species Conservation” to provide a
Yellow-Legged Hornet Pest Alert Supports Georgia Eradication Efforts
The yellow-legged hornet is a new, invasive insect that was first found in Georgia in 2023. The Georgia Department of Agriculture has taken the lead
Urban Farm Resources Developed by the Great Lakes Urban Ag Working Group: Recording Published
https://youtu.be/gsFeR68XaOs Urban agriculture includes market gardens and small farms within cities that grow crops for sale, but urban agriculture also includes school gardens, community gardens,
Integrated Pest Management Projects Funded
The Regional IPM Centers are excited to announce that four innovative projects have been funded to bring new partners to integrated pest management (IPM). “We
Ecological Epidemiology of the Asian Longhorned Tick: Webinar Recording Published
Asian longhorned ticks (ALHT) (Haemaphysalis longicornis) are special. If one tick makes it to a new location, it can begin a new ALHT population all
2018-2022 Highlights from the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center: Webinar Recording Published
Lynnae Jess, co-director of the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center, shared highlights about the Center during the November “Pests and Progress” webinar. Jess’s presentation
Soybean Gall Midge, Spatial and Temporal Dynamics: Webinar Recording Published
Dr. Justin McMechan, assistant professor and crop protection and cropping systems specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, shared recent research on soybean gall midge during
Incorporating Poacic Acid into a Turfgrass Disease Management Program: Webinar Recording Published
Dr. Paul Koch, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, described recent efforts to use poacic acid to control dollar spot disease in turfgrass during
Tick Pest Alert Updated
The “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Pest Alert” has been updated! This two-page handout includes color photos of ticks that are found in the United States
Trapping, Degree Day Model for Missouri Berry Crops-Webinar Recording Published
https://youtu.be/crVDcAT7MJ4 Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura) is an important pest of berry crops like strawberry, brambles (raspberry, blackberry, others), elderberry, blueberry, cranberry (including lingonberry),
SDS Risk And Management-Webinar Recording Published
https://youtu.be/dh6Kgva_4LQ Daren Mueller, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, shares, “SDS Risk and Management,” a recent Pests and Progress webinar. Sudden death
Saving Money and Pesticides for Apple Growers-Webinar Recording Published
The January Pests and Progress webinar featured three apple experts who have been working to find ways to help apple growers manage insects and diseases
Newsletters
September 2026 Central Issue
The September 2026 Central Issue from the North Central IPM Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, pest alerts, funding opportunities, webinars, podcasts,
August 2026 Central Issue
The August 2026 Central Issue from the North Central IPM Center highlights current integrated pest management (IPM) news, pest activity, research, and upcoming events across the
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
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March 2026 Central Issue
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February 2026 Central Issue
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January 2026 Central Issue
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