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Spotted Wing Drosophila
(New York State IPM Program, 2017-07)The spotted wing drosophila is a vinegar or fruit fly of East Asian origin. It has been in Hawaii since the 1980s, but was first discovered in California in 2008, and Florida, Utah, the Carolinas, and Michigan in 2010. By ... -
Spotted Wing Drosophila: An invasive and destructive pest on raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and more
(New York State IPM Program, 2017)Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar or fruit fly of East Asian origin. Introduced into Hawaii in the 1980s, first discovered in California in 2008, by 2011 it had found its way into New York State (NY). Today, its ... -
Tracking Powders in Rodent Management: A Cautionary Tale
(New York State IPM Program, 2017)In rodent management, accurate placement of rodenticides is critical to ensure their effectiveness. A group of rodenticides that are not well understood and therefore frequently misused are tracking powders. This paper ... -
El Manejo Integrado de las Moscas En y Alrededor de los Establos de Vacas Lecheras y Ganado
(New York State IPM Program, 2017)En el pasado, el manejo de moscas en los establos de vacas lecheras y ganado ha dependido puramente en el uso de insecticidas. Pero esta táctica de un lado puede empeorar la resistencia de una población de moscas contra ... -
NEWA: Network for Environment and Weather Applications
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2017)A brochure describing the Network for Environment and Weather Applications; what it does and how to subscribe. -
New York State Integrated Pest Management Program 30-Year Anniversary Report
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Our anniversary report was built around broad themes told through stories that wove together material old and new. This thematic approach showed how IPM has grown and flexed over time while remaining true to its roots. Our ... -
Weed Emergence Patterns in Response to Disturbance on Two Soil Types
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Weeds are a major constraint to crop production in NY State and can significantly reduce the quantity and quality of harvested crops. The management of weeds also incurs substantial costs for farmers and may have negative ... -
2016 Organic Production and IPM Guide for Cole Crops
(New York State IPM Program, 2016)This guide for organic production of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts provides an outline of cultural and pest management practices and includes topics that have an impact on improving plant health and ... -
New York State Integrated Pest Management Program 2015-2016 Annual Report
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)This poster-style report presents highlighted NYS IPM projects, including an infographic that describes the IPM approach to pest problems. -
Managing Grape Rootworm in New York Vineyards
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Historically (early 1900s) grape rootworm (GRW) was the major insect pest of grapes growing in New York and surrounding states (Johnson and Hammar 1910). Adults do some minor leaf feeding in early to mid-summer. However, ... -
Yellowjacket Trapping Efficacy Trials, NYS IPM Program, 2014 - 2016
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Container traps baited with a food attractant are often promoted as a technique to reduce yellowjacket populations without the use of pesticides. There has been little or no work on whether the traps reduce the risk of ... -
School IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2016
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)NYS schools need assistance in reducing risks to children and others from both pests and the overuse of pesticides. In 2016, NYS IPM Program activities have resulted in school personnel becoming better informed and able ... -
Efficient Swiss Needlecast Management Field Trial Research
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Douglas firs have been an important part of NY Christmas tree and Nursery Production. Recently they have fallen out of favor due primarily to the perceived need to spray several times in the spring to prevent a needlecast ... -
Powdery Mildew Management with Biopesticides on Greenhouse Grown Plants
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Greenhouse production of vegetables and herbs is a growth industry in New York State. There were123 operations and 2,568 acres in production listed (USDA’s 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties). The total acreage of ... -
Tick Treatments: Getting the Most Out of Private Control Programs While Protecting Water Quality
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)Significance of the work: Ticks, especially lone star ticks, are a rapidly expanding problem in the Northeast. This project focused in part on lone star ticks as well as deer ticks, using field research rather than ... -
Technology Adoption and Outreach Efficient Vineyards USDA/NIFA SCRI Project
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)One of the objectives of the Outreach and Adoption team for the USDA/NIFA SCRI project, Efficient Vineyard’s, was to determine the current knowledge base of grape growers regarding the use of spatial data for variable rate ... -
2016 NYS IPM Program Communication Team Status Report
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)In 2016 the NYS IPM Program’s communications team researched, wrote, and designed our 2015–16 annual report and distributed news releases on our Excellence in IPM award recipients. Meanwhile, our careful examination, ... -
Testing the Efficacy of Insecticides and Fungicides Allowed for Organic Vegetable Production
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)The goal of this project is to provide organic vegetable farmers with information on the effectiveness of insecticide and fungicides allowed for organic production. This information will help existing organic farmers be ... -
Video Case Study on Pollinator Best Management Practices (BMPs)
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)The New York State Best Management Practices project has codified standards and actively demonstrates the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) for protecting water quality on golf courses. Increasing the ... -
NEWA (Network for Environment and Weather Applications) 2016: A Year in Review
(New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2016)The Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) provides IPM and crop management tools based on weather data collected from over 500 weather stations distributed across the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Midwestern ...
