Category Archives: Urban Ag IPM

Deadline extended: EPA solicits proposals for a cooperative agreement for pesticide applicator education and training

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Laurie Vial

The deadline for applications has been extended from Oct. 31 to Dec. 21, 2016. There are no changes to this request other than the deadline extension. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs is soliciting applications from eligible recipients to provide financial … Continue reading →

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Topics at this year’s National Conference of Urban Entomology

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Laurie Vial

Posted in IPM in the South by Rosemary Hallberg Mike Merchant of Insects in the City gives the rundown of discussion topics during the National Conference of Urban Entomology, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico last week. We have included only the bullet … Continue reading →

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Alabama researchers find pest exclusion system that allows for natural enemies

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Laurie Vial

From IPM in the South by Rosemary Hallberg by Ayanava Majumdar, Alabama Cooperative Extension System The concept of High Tunnel Pest Exclusion (HTPE) system has been explained in many other articles listed at the end. Basically, pest exclusion is a feasible … Continue reading →

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USDA announces new GroupGAP Program for produce industry

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Laurie Vial

Helping Smaller Producers Reach New Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the official launch of GroupGAP, a new certification program that helps small and mid-sized growers and cooperatives meet retailers’ on-farm food safety … Continue reading →

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PCT announces virtual bed bug conference

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laurie Vial

PCT magazine  announces the upcoming Virtual Bed Bug Conference, scheduled for April 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. (EST). Description: Bed bugs continue to keep phones ringing off the hook for pest control operators and this segment shows no signs of slowing … Continue reading →

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North Central Integrated Pest Management Center announces FY16 Working Group Grant Awards

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Laurie Vial

The North Central Integrated Pest Management Center’s FY16 Working Groups Competitive Grants Program has funded 13 projects. Eight of the projects are continuing working groups and the remaining projects are new. In addition, two working groups will continue using funds … Continue reading →

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Here’s how to inspect your trees for emerald ash borer

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Laurie Vial

By Anand Persad, PhD in Entomology Today Urban treescapes are under attack. Seven billion ash trees, the dominant species of urban American canopies, are at risk of being destroyed by the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) if not treated. Known … Continue reading →

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