May “What’s Bugging You?” Videos – Composting & Spotted Lanternfly

  • Author By Ella Kikkert
  • Publication date June 28, 2022
  • (Updated on June 28, 2022 at 11:51 am)

Our May First Friday talk is now available on YouTube to watch at your convenience. In our What’s Bugging You? First Friday event series, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. IPM Considerations…Continue Reading May “What’s Bugging You?” Videos – Composting & Spotted Lanternfly

New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!

  • Author By Jody Benedict
  • Publication date June 7, 2022
  • (Updated on June 7, 2022 at 2:56 pm)
hemlock woolly adelgid

Take some time this week to learn about invasive species and how to participate in the fight against their negative impacts. Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that are not native to an area and cause harm to the environment, agriculture, economy, or public health. New York is particularly vulnerable to these pests…Continue Reading New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!

Fruit and Livestock IPM Job Application Deadlines Extended!

  • Author By Jody Benedict
  • Publication date May 10, 2022
  • (Updated on May 20, 2022 at 3:28 pm)

We have two fantastic opportunities open for applications until June 1. Our new Fruit IPM Coordinator will work to expand knowledge and access to sustainable pest management solutions in all fruit crops of New York. Our new Livestock IPM Specialist will enable stakeholders to build knowledge and develop skills to successfully implement sustainable pest management…Continue Reading Fruit and Livestock IPM Job Application Deadlines Extended!

What’s Bugging You? – Missed Opportunities

  • Author By Joellen Lampman
  • Publication date April 13, 2022
  • (Updated on June 15, 2022 at 3:04 pm)
mottled brown shield-shaped insect on window screen set in a brown metal door

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb When it comes to integrated pest management, we talk, a lot, about prevention. Keeping mice and brown marmorated stink bugs out is preferable to dealing with them once they’re in your house. So remember those…Continue Reading What’s Bugging You? – Missed Opportunities

The NYCO Organization (NY Certified Organic) On-Farm Meeting April 12

  • Author By Debra E. Marvin
  • Publication date April 1, 2022
  • (Updated on December 22, 2022 at 2:48 pm)

NY Certified Organic (NYCO) will host an on-farm meeting on April 12< at Rick and Laura Pedersen Farm: 11798 County Road 4 Seneca Castle, NY. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. This is their second meeting of 2022. When: April 12 at 10 a.m. Where: Pedersen Farms, 11798 County Road 4, Seneca Castle, NY…Continue Reading The NYCO Organization (NY Certified Organic) On-Farm Meeting April 12

A BIG Thank You to the Presenters and Attendees of the 2022 NYSIPM Annual Conference

  • Author By Debra E. Marvin
  • Publication date March 17, 2022
  • (Updated on March 25, 2022 at 9:56 am)

On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15th and 16th, our ninth (and third all-virtual) Annual Conference invited the public to learn about Biological Control, what we called Partners in the Garden. Eighty registrants joined our ten speakers and IPM staff for informative presentations and discussion during two full mornings and a special afternoon workshop. We’d like…Continue Reading A BIG Thank You to the Presenters and Attendees of the 2022 NYSIPM Annual Conference