Browsing Publications (NYS Integrated Pest Management Program) by Title

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    • Bacterial Spot of Pepper 

      Zitter, Thomas A. (New York State IPM Program, 1985)
      Except for virus diseases, bacterial spot is the most important disease affecting peppers in New York. A mild case of bacterial spot causes prominent necrotic spots on leaves; a severe case can cause premature leaf drop ...

    • Banded Grape Bug 

      Martinson, Timothy; Loeb, Gregory M. (New York State IPM Program, 1998)
      The banded grape bug is a sporadic, early-season pest of grapes that feeds on clusters between bud break and bloom. It damages grapes during the period of rapid shoot expansion and flower cluster development. Injury by the ...

    • Banded Slug 

      Goh, K. S.; Gibson, R. L.; Specker, D. R. (New York State IPM Program, 1988)
      The banded slug was introduced from Europe during the 1800s. It has become a common pest of vegetables, field crops, and ornamentals throughout the United States and Canada. The banded slug attacks seedlings of a number ...

    • Barn Flies Management Guide 

      Waldron, J. Keith; Woodsen, Mary (New York State IPM Program, 2015)
      A brochure about managing barn flies using IPM methods

    • Bean Anthracnose 

      Dillard; Helene R. (New York State IPM Program, 1988)
      Bean anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, is a major disease of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), causing serious crop loss in many parts of the world. In 1921, M. F. Barrus of Cornell University ...

    • Beasts Begone! Handling Wildlife Problems in Buildings 

      Braband, Lynn (New York State IPM Program, 2020)
      This manual provides an overview of the different ways to solve animal problems in and around buildings. It is intended for use by homeowners, property managers and pest control operators who are unfamiliar with nuisance ...

    • Bed Bug Management: Dealing with Bed Bugs in Multifamily Housing 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to deal with bed bugs in multifamily housing.

    • Bed Bug Management: Prepare for a Visit by a Pest Management Professional 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to prepare for a visit by a bed bug management professional.

    • Bed Bug Management: Tips for Travelers 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to manage bed bugs while traveling.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 1: Inspection 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using comic-book style illustrations and few words, this document shows how to inspect your home for bed bugs.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 2: Get Rid of Clutter 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to eliminate places for bed bugs to hide by reducing clutter in the home.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 3: Vacuum Here, There, Everywhere 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to eliminate bed bugs by vacuuming.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 4: Clean Mattress and Bed Frame 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to kill bed bugs by cleaning beds with a steam cleaner and warm soapy water.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 5: Heat Treat Everything That’s Safe to Wash 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to remove bed bugs from washables using a clothes dryer and washing machine.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 6: Make Your Bed an Island 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to isolate your bed to keep bed bugs away from it.

    • Bed Bug Management—One Step at a Time! Step 7: How to Dispose of an Infested Mattress 

      Frye, Matthew (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Using illustrations and few words, this document shows how to dispose of a bed bug-infested mattress.

    • Bed Bugs Are Back—An IPM Answer 

      Gangloff-Kaufmann, Jody (New York State IPM Program, 2013)
      Bed bugs mostly troubled wealthy people in medieval times, because they had the warmest homes. But as the quality of homes improved over time, bed bugs became a problem for people of all economic classes. Before World War ...

    • Bee a Good Neighbor—Information for beekeepers and neighbors 

      Gangloff-Kaufmann, Jody (New York State IPM Program, 2012)
      In most rural areas of New York State, commercial beekeepers are an integral part of farming and food production. Keepers may tend to dozens or hundreds of hives, which are transported to growers’ fields for pollination ...

    • Beneficial Insects 

      Spangler, Steve M.; Agnello, Arthur (New York State IPM Program, 1989)
      Many insects in apple orchards benefit growers by feeding on pest species. It is important that growers be able to recognize these beneficial insects so that they are not mistaken for pests. This fact sheet reviews the ...

    • Biocontrol Around the Home: Mosquito Control 

      Dunn, Amara R. (New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, 2018)
      How to use Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis to control mosquitoes around the home.