Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. Photo from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
IPM CENTER NEWSLETTER
Read the latest issue of IPM Insights, our newsletter about IPM research, outreach, resources, and success stories in the region.
IPM FOR PUBLIC HOUSING IN URBAN AREAS
Public housing residents are prone to pest problems and related
housing conditions that can threaten human health. The Center recently
received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch
IPM training for public housing authorities, working with experts
at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental
Protection Agency, land grants, private consultants and others.
Through this training, maintenance staff and residents will learn
how they can successfully practice IPM to contribute positively
to healthy homes.
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: VEGETABLE
AND STRAWBERRY IPM EDUCATOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Would you like to learn more about integrated pest management
for vegetables or strawberries, but can't afford to travel to a
meeting? Do you have an interest in sharing what you know with others?
The Northeast Vegetable IPM Working Group, funded by the Northeastern
IPM Center, offers an Educator Exchange Program that will pay up
to $800 for qualified expenses to help agricultural professionals
in the Northeast learn about and share integrated pest management
practices in vegetables and strawberries. Applications will be accepted
and reviewed on a rolling basis. For complete
information about the very simple application process, download
the Request for Applications at northeastipm.org/iwg/veg/2007/EduExchangeOct07.pdf.
A SHARED VISION FOR GROWERS AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
The Northeastern IPM Center and the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) have been training growers in practices that will
minimize environmental impacts while improving crop yield and pest
control. At the same time, IPM and NRCS professionals are learning
about each other's work and how to reap benefits from the strengths
of both USDA-funded groups. Read
more. |
