Criteria for Nomination Candidates for an Excellence in IPM Award are individuals or organizations whose IPM work in New York State deserves special recognition. Excellence in IPM Awards recognize effort in: – developing new IPM tools; – implementing or evaluating IPM methods in their operations, businesses, or organizations; – encouraging demonstrations and adoption of IPM;… Read more »
Month: September 2019
Major French Cities Ban Synthetic Pesticides
Five major French cities (Paris, Lille, Nantes, Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand) simultaneously announced a ban on synthetic pesticides today, in a mostly symbolic move meant to change nationwide laws on pesticide use. Read more on The Brussels Times
Newly-Approved Pesticide is a Strain of Fungus Carried by Bees
Canadian company Bee Vectoring Technologies (BVT) has just secured EPA approval for a new pesticide, called CR7. CR7 is a strain of a fungus, Clonostachys rosea, that is found in nature and feeds on other fungi. BVT has found a way to distribute this fungus via bumblebee pollination. Read more on Modern Farmer
Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Research Grants Application Period Open Today
The Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR’s) 2020 Pest Management Research Grant solicitation is available as of today, September 3rd. This year, the Pest Management Research Grant Program will allocate: $2,100,000 to fund projects that identify, develop, and implement safer, practical, and sustainable pest management alternatives to Chlorpyrifos. DPR will consider proposals requesting $150,000 to $500,000…. Read more »
New Invasive Species Research Lab Opens at Cornell
Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is well known for it’s research on nematodes. In early August, the Golden Nematode Quarantine Facility opened it’s doors for the first time, supported by a $1.2 million grant from New York state, and $400,000 in federal funding. Read more on the official CALS website
New Publication From the Northeast Center for Vector Borne Diseases Addresses Insect Repellent
Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases recently published Insect Repellent Essentials: A Brief Guide. “Insect repellents are substances that, when used as directed, can reduce tick, mosquito, and other insect bites. Preventing bites will help you avoid disease-causing pathogens carried by these animals. This brief guide provides information on how repellents work, when… Read more »