Cornell IPM News

The latest news from Cornell Integrated Pest Management.

Publications

Annual Report

Cornell Integrated Pest Management is proud to present its 2023-2024 Annual Report, highlighting our continued dedication to sustainable pest management and our commitment to creating a healthier and more resilient New York State.

2024-2025 Cornell IPM Annual Report

News

Corn stunt and corn leafhopper found in New York

The presence of the corn stunt spiroplasma (Spiroplasma kunkelii) and its insect vector, corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis), has been confirmed in New York.

Corn stunt and corn leafhopper found in New York

News

National Urban Rat Summit

The Inaugural National Urban Rat Summit, a collaboration between NYC's Office of the Mayor, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Cornell Integrated Pest Management, brought together experts to share research and develop innovative strategies for municipal rat management.

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In the News

EIQ Aids Pesticide Decisions

Cornell Integrated Pest Management's Environmental Impact Quotient is reducing environmental and health risks for global food and agriculture leaders and family farms.

Environmental Impact Quotient Aids Pesticide Decision Making via LancasterFarming.com

News

Spotted Lanternfly Update

Vehicle inspections, circle and sticky traps, vacuums and drones touted as key management tools in New York’s battle against invasive spotted lanternfly.

New York State and Cornell Integrated Pest Management Provide an Update on Spotted Lanternfly

Projects

Weed Seedbank Project

Germinating weed seeds from soil samples collected from farms across New York State.

IPM for Weeds

Red leaf midribs with chlorotic leaf striping of corn leaves

Attendees of the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit gathered for a photo.

close up view of a leaf. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

person posing in front of a greenhouse full of trays of soils of different shades

A close-up of a person outdoors adjusting their gray wool sock above a brown hiking boot on grassy ground.

News

January 26, 2026

Are we asking the right questions to prevent tick-borne illnesses?

Research on prior surveys finds very few people have been asked why they chose not to take preventative actions.

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Entomology
Disease

A Christmas tree plot with a fresh dusting of snow.

News

December 11, 2025

Cornell IPM and CCE help tree farms deck the halls sustainably

Christmas tree farming is more than a holiday tradition in New York; it’s a vital part of the state’s economy. Spanning more than 22,000 acres and generating up to $22 million in annual sales, the industry delivers festive cheer while sustaining...

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News

December 3, 2025

Cornell IPM marks 40 years of protecting crops, communities

Established by the New York State Legislature in 1985, Cornell IPM has reduced high-risk pesticide use through science-based strategies like predictive mapping and targeted scouting. Over time, the program has expanded beyond agriculture to...