Coming in January: Find out more THE 2021 EMPIRE STATE PRODUCERS EXPO Jan 11-15 The Becker Forum Schedule EXPO Program Schedule (last updated 12/17/2020) DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits (last updated 12/17/2020) Pre-register is required for ALL attendees. Once registered, individual login instructions will be emailed to each participant prior to the event. Please note –…Continue Reading Register Now for the 2021 Empire State Producers Expo Jan 11-15 (Virtual)
New Resources from our friends at STOP PESTS.ORG
Understanding pest biology (the why and how they do things) is key to reducing pest problems. Pest management can be a real challenge in any structure–maybe more so in multi-family housing. Pests like cockroaches, rodents and even bed bugs travel from room to room and, unfortunately, from apartment to apartment. We asked Susannah Reese of…Continue Reading New Resources from our friends at STOP PESTS.ORG
Our First VIRTUAL IPM FORUM: “New Tools of IPM” Nov. 13, 2020
On Friday, November 13, Associate Dean Julie Suarez, of Cornell CALS Office of Land Grant Affairs and Commissioner Richard Ball from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets hosted what we hope will be the first of many IPM FORUMS. This free, online presentation targeting the general public and educators focused on What…Continue Reading Our First VIRTUAL IPM FORUM: “New Tools of IPM” Nov. 13, 2020
Spotted Lanternfly, an Invasive Pest Threatening Grapes and Other Crops, Found in Ithaca, NY
Spotted lanternfly adult. Photo by NYSIPM staff. A population of spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been found in Ithaca, New York, just off the Cornell University campus. (Note: This post is an extension of the resources found on our website.) But don’t look for these eye-catching pests now. The season for live adults is over. Throughout…Continue Reading Spotted Lanternfly, an Invasive Pest Threatening Grapes and Other Crops, Found in Ithaca, NY
Buy Local Christmas Trees
“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin, inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.” – John Geddes Fresh cut Christmas trees look and smell beautiful. But did you ever stop to consider how these and other agricultural products support local businesses and local economies? It’s hard to see…Continue Reading Buy Local Christmas Trees
Avoiding tick habitat
“Tick species differ in where they prefer to hang out, but it is possible to come into contact with a tick anytime you leave the pavement.” – Don’t Get Ticked NY There are many tick resources out there and almost all of them include recognizing and avoiding tick habitat as a strategy for avoiding a…Continue Reading Avoiding tick habitat
Register for our Virtual IPM Forum, Friday, Nov 13, 1-2:30pm
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Use the registration link at the bottom of the page, and we’ll see you … this Friday, November 13, when hosts Richard Ball and Julie Suarez join five other speakers to discuss the latest in Integrated Pest Management news. How is IPM, Cornell, and the NYSIPM Program actively finding…Continue Reading Register for our Virtual IPM Forum, Friday, Nov 13, 1-2:30pm
New Perennial Crops for Weed Suppression and Carbon Sequestration
by Bryan Brown, PhD Farmers tell me all the time – “If only my crops could grow like weeds!” Well that’s just what happened to Jonathan Bates, owner of Food Forest Farm, who noticed that some of his edible perennial plants were taking over his garden. These are big and robust plants that smother our…Continue Reading New Perennial Crops for Weed Suppression and Carbon Sequestration
Dealing with Mole Problems in Turfgrass
Dealing with Mole Problems in Turfgrass Guest post by Paul D. Curtis, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University Moles are small, insect-eating mammals that are highly specialized for living underground. Unlike voles, moles have very small eyes, no external ears, a hairless, pointed snout, and forefeet that are enlarged and turned outward…Continue Reading Dealing with Mole Problems in Turfgrass
Why does my sweater have holes? It might be clothing moths.
Moths of all species, sizes and shapes are abundant during the warm months in the Northeast. They are attracted to lights. They get indoors. For the most part they don’t want to be there. But there are several species of moths that thrive indoors. While some of these will infest grains and pantry items, others…Continue Reading Why does my sweater have holes? It might be clothing moths.