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Cornell IPM

On farms, vineyards, orchards; in schools, nursing homes, playgrounds; in your own home, lawn, or garden—IPM is foundational to sound, careful, economical ways of dealing with pests.

​​​​​​​Our Mission

We advance research and education on options to manage pests while protecting human, environmental and economic health.

Education & Outreach

Decision-Making Support

Use tools and data for risk assessment and to help you make data-driven decisions in your pest management plans.

Pests and Beneficials

Research & Initiatives

Learn how we’re pioneering ecologically resilient pest management practices that lead to safer, more sustainable strategies for managing pests.

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IPM News

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News

Long Island farm leverages Cornell research to adapt, expand

Harbes Farm on Long Island relies on a mutually beneficial collaboration with Cornell researchers, a partnership that has made the family’s three farms key destinations for Long Island agritourism.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell Integrated Pest Management
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Field Note

Sour Rot in Grapes: alternative management strategies update
Sour rot is a potentially devastating, late-season bunch rot of particular concern on tight clustered grapevine varieties in warm, wet years. This causes the disease to have sporadic effects on grape harvests, with some years showing only small...
  • Cornell Integrated Pest Management
  • Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
  • Viticulture and Enology
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Publications

2024-2025 Annual Report

The Cornell Integrated Pest Management program is proud to present its 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting our continued dedication to sustainable pest management and our commitment to creating a healthier and more resilient New York State.

News

New York State Integrated Pest Management is now Cornell IPM

Underscoring its deep connection to the purpose-driven science and innovation of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cornell AgriTech, the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) has announced a rebranding initiative effective April 30. Moving forward, the program will adopt the name Cornell Integrated Pest Management (Cornell IPM).

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