Category Archives: Insect Management

Newly Available Data to be Incorporated into Pyrethroid Proposed Interim Decisions

Posted on August 19, 2019 by stoetzer

Based on a thorough review of recent data, EPA concluded that there are reliable data to support reducing the current threefold (3X) Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor for pyrethroids to 1X, and that margin will be safe for infants and … Continue reading →

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Farmer and Grower economic input desired for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Posted on February 22, 2019 by stoetzer

The Northeastern IPM Center is seeking assistance nationwide to help contribute to a project on the economic impacts of brown marmorated sting bug. A nationwide survey is currently underway to gather information from farmers and growers on the economic impact … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Hop Working Group provides region=specific pest management support

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Laurie Vial

The Great Lakes Hop Working Group (GLHWG), funded by a grant from the North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center, formed in 2016 to provide region-specific pest management support to producers in remerging hop production areas outside of the Pacific … Continue reading →

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EPA Registers the Wolbachia ZAP Strain in Live Male Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laurie Vial

On Nov. 3, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency registered a new mosquito biopesticide – ZAP Males® – that can reduce local populations of the type of mosquito (Aedes albopictus, or Asian Tiger Mosquitoes) that can spread numerous diseases of significant … Continue reading →

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Genetic discovery another tool in battle against wheat pests

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laurie Vial

From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Greenbug and Hessian fly infestations can significantly reduce wheat yield and quality in Texas and worldwide. Breeding for resistance to these two pests using marker-assisted selection … Continue reading →

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Industrial and Commercial Scientific Coalition on Pest Exclusion (IC SCOPE) Working Group brings stakeholders together

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Laurie Vial

Research, Extension and industry personnel have formed the Industrial and Commercial Scientific Coalition on Pest Exclusion (IC SCOPE), to apply scientific methodology in order to quantify the impact of pest exclusion measures to improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in … Continue reading →

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FDA Issues Final Guidance Clarifying FDA and EPA Jurisdiction over Mosquito-Related Products

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Laurie Vial

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized guidance to provide information on FDA and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jurisdiction over the regulation of mosquito-related products, including those produced through the use of biotechnology. The final Guidance for … Continue reading →

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City of New Orleans Pest Academy set for Oct. 10-12

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

City of New Orleans Pest Academy, October 10-12, 2017 From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg Join the City of New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board for a great learning experience at the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans … Continue reading →

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Research finds that intercropping improves weed and insect control

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

Research finds that intercropping improves weed and insect control From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg In Southwest Farm Press Sometimes looking to the past for answers pays off. Lower input costs and better crop protection seem to be the … Continue reading →

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Natural Lawn Care and Integrated Pest Management workshop announced

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Laurie Vial

The Midwest Pesticide Action Center invites you to the Midwest Grows Green Lawn & Land Forum Workshop. This full-day workshop on Monday, Nov. 13 will cover Natural Lawn Care and Integrated Pest Management progress in the Midwest. Both turf practitioners and experts … Continue reading →

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