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Penn State Seeking Assistant Professor in Tree Fruit Pathology
May 14, 2012. Penn State is looking to fill a non-tenure track assistant professor position with research and extension responsibilities in the area of tree fruit pathology associated with commercial apple and stone fruit production. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. More.
EPA Webcast, “USDA's NIFA-CEAP Watershed Synthesis: Lessons Learned”
May 8, 2012. The EPA Watershed Academy is hosting a webcast entitled “USDA's NIFA-CEAP Watershed Synthesis: Lessons Learned” on May 15 from 1-3 pm EDT. The webcast will highlight a study led by North Carolina State University to analyze and synthesize key lessons learned from 13 watershed-scale projects on cropland and pastureland. More.
Penn State Running “Bug Camp for Kids”
May 8, 2012. Penn State Department of Entomology will be running “Bug Camp for Kids” June 25-28 on the University Park Campus. This day camp for kids ages 8-11 is from 9am-4pm and costs $275, which covers instruction and materials, bus travel to field trip locations, a camp picture, T-shirt and diploma. Enrollment is limited and some scholarships may be available for students in need. More.
“Ant Control Made Easy” Webinar
May 3, 2012. The Urban Integrated Pest Management Community is hosting a webinar on urban ant control May 17 from 11am-12pm EDT. Topics include: How Can You Tell if You Have Odorous House Ants, Understanding the Biology and Behavior of Carpenter Ants, and Managing Problems with Pharaoh Ants. More.
Frank Ellis Chosen as Chief of Stewardship Branch of BPPD
May 3, 2012. Frank Ellis has been appointed as the Chief of the Environmental Stewardship Branch of US EPA Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD). He has been with the Office of Pesticide Programs for over 22 years. He will assume his new position on May 6 and will become BPPD's point person for IPM and stewardship, including the new School IPM Program. More.
April School IPM 2015 eNewsletter Now Available
May 1, 2012. The April School IPM 2015 eNewsletter is now available online. The newsletter features the following articles: Bed Bugs and Book Bags Teaches Kids Valuable Lessons, The IPM Minute Videos Show the Basics and New York City Department of Education Renews IPM STAR Certification. More.
The Weed's News Digest Provides Weed Control Tips
April 26, 2012. The Weed's News is a weekly digest on the latest weed research and weed control and prevention information. It is created by The Weed's Network at Monash University. More.
April IPM in the Marketplace eNewsletter Now Available
April 24, 2012. The April IPM in the Marketplace eNewsletter is now available online. The newsletter features the following articles: Sysco IPM Program Making Great Strides in Sustainability, Eco Apple Provides a Niche for Local Fruit Grown Using IPM and City of Boulder Advances IPM. More.
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Spring Issue of Utah Pests News Now Available
May 15, 2012. The Spring 2012 issue of Utah Pests News is now available. This issue includes the following articles: Manage Chlorotic Pine Trees in the Spring, Tomato Diseases to Watch for in 2012, Pest Management in High Tunnels, Getting Chemicals into Trees, Western Black Legged Tick and Lyme Disease Survey, Basic Pest Management in Home Orchards, Fungicide Effects on Bees, and Blister Beetles and Clover Root Curculio in Alfalfa. More.
National Cotton Council of America Posts Weed Resistance Management Video
May 14, 2012. The National Cotton Council of America created a video on herbicide-resistant weeds. Increased costs associated with resistance include new herbicides and more hand labor to pull weeds. The video recommends scouting the field to identify weed problems, investigating best management practices, keeping in mind ways to minimize the risk of resistant weeds and staying proactive. More.
Spring EPA Healthy School News Available
May 8, 2012. The Spring 2012 edition of EPA Region 10 Healthy School News is now available. This issue features articles on Green Ribbon Award Schools, Bed Bugs and Book Bags, Pest Private Eye Game and Summer Tips for Facility Maintenance. More.
DPR Accepting Nominations for IPM Innovator Award
May 8, 2012. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is now accepting nominations for its IPM Innovator Award. This award has been presented to organizations that demonstrate their dedication to IPM through the development and/or promotion of innovative methods to address ag and urban pest management challenges. Nominations will be accepted until May 31. More.
New EPA Child Care IPM Resources Available
May 7, 2012. The US EPA has posted two new child care IPM resources to their website: a recording of last month's webinar on IPM in child care settings and a new set of training modules for IPM in child cares. The training was developed by Jody Gangloff-Hoffmann and includes modules for different audiences, such as child care center directors or maintenance staff, and target pests like cockroaches and flies. More.
Connecticut Rollback of School Pesticide Ban Killed
May 1, 2012. Connecticut State Representative Richard Roy killed legislation that would roll back the state's ban on the use of pesticides on elementary school grounds. Rep. Roy said he would not call the bill for discussion, which would remove the chance for committee approval. More.
Beyond Pesticides School Pesticide Monitor March/April Issue Available
April 30, 2012. Beyond Pesticides has released the March/April issue of the School Pesticide Monitor. Highlights of the current issue include: School Environment Protection Act 2012 Introduced and Students Vote to Ban Triclosan on Campus. More.
April Issue of School Pest News Available Online
April 26, 2012. Texas AgriLife Extension published their April 2012 issue of School Pest News. Articles include Learning Opportunities Abound, National Healthy Schools Day Provides Opportunities for IPM Education, and IPM Coordinators Vital to IPM Program Success. More.
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