The latest issue of ESA (Entomological Society of America) eNews includes several articles relevant to IPM professionals, such as a discussion of entomological infographics, and reporting on new resources and… Read more »
Month: September 2019
Nominations Sought for 2019 Excellence in IPM Award
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… 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… Read more »
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… Read more »