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?
What’s Bugging You? – Messy Gardens
“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 After so many months of watching the whites, grays, and…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Messy Gardens
IPM at the Empire State Producers (Virtual) Expo- Week One
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
What’s Bugging You? – Fungus Gnats
“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
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Announcing our Updated Website Resource… for YOU!
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!
Questions and Suggested Links from our VEGETABLE IPM CONFERENCE, April 2021
A big thank you again to both our speakers and our attendees. You made this year’s virtual conference a huge success! Here are some questions that came into the chat during the conference: Pam W: Is using pesticide treated seeds considered organic? Steve Reiners answers: Pesticide treated seeds would not be allowed in a certified…Continue Reading Questions and Suggested Links from our VEGETABLE IPM CONFERENCE, April 2021
2019-2020 Annual Report: NEWA’s Economic Benefits
“The only constant in life is change,” said one ancient philosopher, and anyone watching our fickle climate. That’s why sensor technologies and data science innovations used by the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) make NYSIPM an industry leader in tackling real-world pest problems. First launched in 1996, NEWA (newa.cornell.edu)collects and integrates remote weather…Continue Reading 2019-2020 Annual Report: NEWA’s Economic Benefits
Get “Into the Weeds” with New Podcast!
Bryan Brown, PhD, Integrated Weed Management Specialist, New York State IPM, Cornell University announces a new podcast. (links below!) With long hours in the tractor, some farmers are starting to listen to podcasts to stay entertained. Extension educators are picking up on this trend, creating educational material meant to be played in the tractor. Farmers…Continue Reading Get “Into the Weeds” with New Podcast!
2019-2020 Annual Report: Good News for Christmas Tree Growers… and Bees
Over the last 25 years, Douglas-fir trees have been the backbone of NY’s Christmas tree industry. Well-loved by buyers for sturdy branches, soft needles, and needle-retention, this popular tree is appreciated by growers for its quick growth, adaptability to various soil conditions, and tolerance of increasingly hot summers. Lately, however, some Christmas tree farmers are…Continue Reading 2019-2020 Annual Report: Good News for Christmas Tree Growers… and Bees
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