Guest post by Saige Crawley, Binghamton University ’25 As a summer technician for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM), based at Cornell AgriTech’s Geneva campus, I gained insight into the world of research and how the things I’m learning in school can be applied to the outside world. For my project, I…Continue Reading Trait-based Selection Demonstrated by Weed Seedbanks: My Summer With NYSIPM
Real-World Benefits of Research: Lessons from My IPM Internship
Guest post by Julianna Lee ’24 This summer I had the opportunity to intern with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program. As a student at Cornell, I’ve been exposed to various parts of agriculture but never had gotten very deep into integrated pest management. These past months working with NYSIPM reminded me of…Continue Reading Real-World Benefits of Research: Lessons from My IPM Internship
The Tiger Bee Fly – Friend or Foe?
On any warm summer day, you might have noticed a large dark colored insect jetting about the outside of your home or around the deck. They seem aggressive. They have a startling buzz…. And they will fly right at you but avoid crashing, rather landing gently on the structure in plain sight. They look a…Continue Reading The Tiger Bee Fly – Friend or Foe?
Help! I found a tick on me! – Spring Edition 2023
It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain Part of what we want is to be outside. Unfortunately, that’s…Continue Reading Help! I found a tick on me! – Spring Edition 2023
Recent Frost Damage to Christmas Trees
Dead needles suddenly showing up? Temperatures on the evening of May 17 were low enough in much of the state to damage new needles on Christmas trees that were well budded out. At Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY, the damage was mostly needles on the eastern side of the trees. Our only response is to…Continue Reading Recent Frost Damage to Christmas Trees
Can a cockroach be cute? Meet the tawny field cockroach
A recent uptick in sightings of the little tawny field cockroach along the eastern coast of the US, particularly on Long Island, has inspired me to explain this trend. Worldwide, there are around 4,600 species of insects in the group Blatodia, which we call cockroaches. This group also includes termites (for reasons why click here)….Continue Reading Can a cockroach be cute? Meet the tawny field cockroach
Saving Grapes and Saying Thanks
No trip to the Finger Lakes would be complete without a glass of the Region’s acclaimed Riesling or a vibrant Pinot Noir. So, it is only fitting that a workshop bringing together dozens of researchers, regulatory officials and extension specialists—all committed to mitigating the impact of an invasive species with the potential to cripple the…Continue Reading Saving Grapes and Saying Thanks
Fall Lawn: IPM Managing Leaves & Ticks
Our October First Friday talk is now available on YouTube. During our monthly First Friday events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management techniques (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. Sign up for Future What’s Bugging You First Friday Events! Fall Lawn…Continue Reading Fall Lawn: IPM Managing Leaves & Ticks
Wallis Named Fruit IPM Coordinator
New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYSIPM) Director Alejandro Calixto has announced the appointment of Anna Wallis as the nationally recognized pest management program’s next Fruit IPM Coordinator. “On behalf of the entire NYSIPM team, I am delighted to welcome Anna to our program,” Calixto said. “Her experience developing research-based, sustainable IPM practices and commitment…Continue Reading Wallis Named Fruit IPM Coordinator
Tackling White Grubs in Your Lawn!
Our September First Friday talk is now available on YouTube. During our monthly First Friday events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management techniques (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. Sign up for Future What’s Bugging You First Friday Events! Tackling White…Continue Reading Tackling White Grubs in Your Lawn!