can produce healthy, productive, top-notch turf using few or no pesticides. Fundamental research Turfgrass managers have long been clamoring for advice on amending athletic fields with organic materials. Although we face several years of careful...
changed enormously over the years, and we can’t presume to know how “nontarget” organisms will be affected by their use—even biological controls may threaten them. Now we’re looking at a number of chemical and biological grub control products, and so far...

horizontal distribution of nematodes, it is critical to take several composite soil samples from each field or production unit. Obviously, the higher number of soil samples taken per field, the higher accuracy will be obtained in assessing the nematode...
from these sections. A minimum of 4 composite samples is suggested per production unit, preferably < 2 to 3 acres per sample. Plant-parasitic nematodes are unevenly distributed in infested fields and particularly during the early years after...

(Year 3)— F. Rossi and E. Gussack, Hort. Research Evaluation of golf turf management systems with reduced chemical pesticide inputs (Year 2)—J. Grant, NYS IPM, and F. Rossi, Hort. Continued examination of organic fertilizers/microbial products...
for apple fruit russet (New)— T. Burr, Plant Path., Geneva Organic apple production system for NY (New)— T. Robinson, Hort Sci., A. Agnello, Ent., Geneva, I. Merwin, Hort., H. Reissig, Ent., Geneva, D. Rosenberger, Plant Path., Highland, J. Schupp, Hort Sci...

and protections provided by the IPM program in New Yark State benefit farmers and consumers alike. Its common-sense approaches to pest management are easy to implement and allow our farmers to produce a high quality product at a lower cost, while offering greater...
protections to our environment and a wholesome product for consumers to enjoy. Everyone wins with IP M .” Commissioner Patrick Hooker New York State Department o f Agriculture and Markets “Integrated pest management is a proven approach to preventing...

on organic vegetable production �ccess in cities, suburbs, N Y C schools: A + for IPM This N ew York C ity school is so clean that even the do or fram es pass the “ w hite glove test,” as shown by Ramana Lachana, one o f the school system’s IPM technicians...
Research and development • Development of an improved, integrated management program for the internal lepidoptera pest complex attacking apples in Western N Y — H. Reissig, A. Agnello,J. Nyrop, Ent., Geneva • An organic apple production system for N Y — T...

blight,, black mold and Botrytis neck rot. 3) Do not plant deeper than 1/4 inch to avoid smut unless soil is very dry. 4) If using transplants make sure they are free of pink root, damping off organisms and downy mildew or virus diseases. C. Nutrient...
) Chose effective labeled pesticides with the least environmental and beneficial organism impact (EIQ). 8) Calibrate sprayer at least once per season 9) Keep complete records of soil tests, fertilizer applications, cultural practices, weed maps, scouting...

-CSREES. Production team: Karen English and Mary Woodsen. Photographs: Lang Elliot, Joe Ogrodnick, Robert McNiel, Bird Barrier America, Inc., Cornell University Photography, Jim Kalisch (Dep’t. of Entomology, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln). Cornell Cooperative Extension...
organic land care ❏ Test, don’t guess: How to submit plant and insect samples for diagnosis ❏ IPM for Homes: How to use IPM to uninvite residential pests ❏ What’s all the buzz about mosquitoes? ❏ Evict and exile mice from your home ❏ The year...

of organisms Spot treatments in specific areas mean less pesticide is applied Large areas can be sprayed Benefits of IPM • Reduces the need for pesticides by using several pest management methods; • Shields the environment from excessive or unnecessary...
Extension, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Production and cover photo: Carrie Koplinka-Loehr; Drawings from CCE Bulletin 74 used with permission. These recommendations are not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Read...

, and captan for control of superficial scald and rots on N Y apples (N ew )— J. Wargo, CCE Lake Ontario Fruit Team, and C. Watkins, Hort., Ithaca An Organic Apple Production System for N ew York (Year 2)— T. Robinson, Hort., Geneva; A. Agnello and H. Reissig...
productive and to continue providing the latest IPM methods to New York’s agricultural industry. Examples of how these resources were invested include • offering free access to pest forecasting systems (the Northeast Weather Association), beneficial...

to the fore • the resurgence of pests like bed bugs, now making waves in both the urban and poultry pest management worlds • fine-tuning biological approaches for organic growers, who lack effective ways of dealing with pests such as corn earworm and potato...
healthy environment that experiences less negative impacts from the production of agriculture. IPM helps agriculture thrive through its efficient and economical methods, which has a ripple effect on New York State in its entirety." New York State...