​​​​​​​Our Mission

The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program develops sustainable ways to manage pests and helps people use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.

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

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

A native of Guatemala, Lemus Garza will build on an impressive background of extension and outreach to lead NYSIPM’s efforts to bridge language and cultural barriers to promote sustainable pest management practices among Spanish-speaking...
  • New York State Integrated Pest Management
Students with Spanish-speaking farmers in Orange County.

Field Note

Spanish-speaking farmers and farm employees play a vital role in New York state agriculture, yet the language barrier presents challenges for keeping up with the latest scientific findings. Cornell Ph.D. students have spent the past year working...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • New York State Integrated Pest Management
  • School of Integrative Plant Science

Publications

2023-2024 Annual Report

The New York State Integrated Pest Management program 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.

Emerging IPM Issues

Emerging IPM issues, strategies shared during NYS Ag and Markets Conference

New York State Integrated Pest Management staff shared insight and resources on emerging invasive species, tick-borne diseases, alternatives to neonicotinoid pesticides, rodent exclusion, spotted lanternfly research, pesticide safety and more with nearly 100 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Plant Industry Division employees at Cornell AgriTech as part of the Division’s annual conference.

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People gathered around tables with microscopes