New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!

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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!

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

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“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

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

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