What’s Bugging You? – Fungus Gnats

Close-up of a small, dark fly that is "point mounted," or glued to a teardrop shaped piece of cardstock with a pin through the other end.

“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

Reminder: NY Certified Organic (NYCO) Discussion Meeting coming February 8th

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

What’s Bugging You? – Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

mottled brown shield-shaped insect on window screen set in a brown metal door

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

Meet Jody Benedict, NYSIPM’s Digital Systems Specialist

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? 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!

The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Four) – Guest Post by Lynn Braband

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

The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Three) – 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

Meet Hannah Rae Warren, Bilingual Project Specialist

Underscoring their shared commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Cornell Small Farms Program (CSFP) and the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) announce the shared appointment of Hannah Rae Warren to a newly-created Bilingual Project Specialist position. In this role, Warren will develop pathways to identify and reach Spanish-speaking, agricultural, rural, and urban…Continue Reading Meet Hannah Rae Warren, Bilingual Project Specialist

The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Two) -Guest Post by Lynn Braband

SEE LYNN BRABAND’S Part One Post Earlier, I briefly surveyed how resolving human-wildlife conflict is important to wildlife conservation. Today, let’s look at the questions that wildlife damage professionals (and the general public) need to address when confronted with situations when wild animals come in conflict with human interests. This discussion is an adaption of…Continue Reading The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part Two) -Guest Post by Lynn Braband

The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part One) -Guest Post by Lynn Braband

Today we welcome back 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 the next…Continue Reading The Balancing Act of Wildlife Management (Part One) -Guest Post by Lynn Braband