Jacqueline Pohl Articles
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 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
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

How to Choose the Best Mosquito Control Products for Your Home
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

Back to Basics on Endangered Species Conservation Webinar
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

Yellow-Legged Hornet Pest Alert Supports Georgia Eradication Efforts
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

Urban Farm Resources Developed by the Great Lakes Urban Ag Working Group: Recording Published
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

Integrated Pest Management Projects Funded
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

Ecological Epidemiology of the Asian Longhorned Tick: Webinar Recording Published
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

Soybean Gall Midge, Spatial and Temporal Dynamics: Webinar Recording Published
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

Western Bean Cutworm Overview: Podcast Posted
Western Bean Cutworm Overview: Podcast Posted Listen in as Dr. Julie Peterson from the University of Nebraska Lincoln discusses western bean cutworm with host Ed

Incorporating Poacic Acid into a Turfgrass Disease Management Program: Webinar Recording Published
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