Birds spark a deep wonder and endless fascination. They help us understand the living world and our connections to it. – Ian Owens, Executive Director, Cornell Lab of Ornithology February in New York can be a dull prospect. Sure, a fresh blanket of snow can transform the landscape, but shades of brown take over again…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Birdseed Pests
The “Expo” is Virtual this year and begins the week of February 21, 2022 The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program is proud to be part of this annual event. Bryan Brown talks weed management on Thursday of Week Two. After postponing the in-person 2022 Empire State Producers Expo due to the spike in…Continue Reading IPM at the Empire State Producers (Virtual) Expo – Week Two
The “Expo” is Virtual this year and begins the week of February 21, 2022 The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program is proud to be part of this annual event. During Week One, Matt Frye talks Rodent Management (Tuesday), Amara Dunn addresses Biocontrol options (Thursday), and Betsy Lamb hosts the Cut Flowers session (Monday)….Continue Reading IPM at the Empire State Producers (Virtual) Expo- Week One
“Truth in advertising. We have had fungus gnats in the IPM house” – NYSIPM staffer Just because we spend our working hours thinking, researching, and educating about pests does not mean we don’t sometimes have issues too. We decided a presentation on fungus gnats could help other NYers as well. On Friday, February 4, Dr….Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Fungus Gnats
NYCO Meets Virtually or In-Person on February 8 at J Martin Auctions, Waterloo Waterloo, N.Y. The NY Certified Organic (NYCO) Discussion Meetings are back for just one meeting this winter and another this spring. The planning committee felt that we could have a safe winter meeting at J Martin Auctions due to the size of the…Continue Reading Reminder: NY Certified Organic (NYCO) Discussion Meeting coming February 8th
When birds burp, it must taste like bugs. – Bill Watterson There are so many brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSBs for those in the know) in my house this winter, I wouldn’t mind letting in a bird to take care of them. As long as the bird didn’t burp, because BMSBs are well named. And,…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYSIPM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jody Benedict as the program’s new Digital Systems Specialist. An award-winning digital strategist, Jody brings nearly 20 years of experience managing higher education websites and integrating communications materials throughout the broader web ecosystem to the NYSIPM team. “We could not be…Continue Reading Meet Jody Benedict, NYSIPM’s Digital Systems Specialist
What’s Bugging You? If it’s ‘pests in your home or yard’, we’re here to help. Is something creeping in your cupboard? Your attic or garage? Are you hearing noises or seeing droppings or chewing damage inside or outside? They might be a sign you’ve got unwanted guests….Continue Reading WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Announcing our Updated Website Resource… for YOU!
Guest post #4 by Lynn Braband, retired from our NYSIPM Program but still part of the ‘family’. Lynn’s career experience with wildlife management AND IPM led him to prepare blog posts that addressed the issues faced by wildlife managers in protecting properties while promoting wildlife. Can managing damage also benefit wildlife conservation? In four posts,…Continue Reading The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Four) – Guest Post by Lynn Braband
Guest post #3 by Lynn Braband, retired from our NYSIPM Program but still part of the ‘family’. Lynn’s career experience with wildlife management AND IPM led him to prepare blog posts that addressed the issues faced by wildlife managers in protecting properties while promoting wildlife. Can managing damage also benefit wildlife conservation? In four posts,…Continue Reading The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Three) – Guest Post by Lynn Braband