NYSIPM News

The latest news from New York State Integrated Pest Management. 

Publications

2022-2023 Annual Report

The New York State Integrated Pest Management program is proud to present its 2022-2023 Annual Report, highlighting our continued dedication to sustainable pest management and our commitment to creating a healthier and more resilient New York State.

Pest Alert

Alert for New York State

Chrysanthemum white rust (CWR) is a fungal disease of chrysanthemums caused by Puccinia horiana that  can cause severe damage, including complete crop loss due to direct effects of the disease or to quarantine  procedures.

Invasive Species

Spotted Lanternfly Update

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets has reported that the first adult spotted lanternfly of the season have been confirmed in Long Island City (Queens County). Populations are expected to reach record numbers this year. –July 18

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Portrait of Regina Clinton

News

Clinton has served as a lecturer and instructor at both Nazareth University and the State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo, where she specialized in courses related to ecology and biology. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in...
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Antonio DiTommaso in the Cornell Weed Science Teaching Garden

News

The classic identification guide “Weeds of the Northeast” sprouted from a collaboration of Cornell researchers. Now, a new edition of the book brings together a pair of uncannily named weed scientists: Antonio DiTommaso and Joseph DiTomaso.

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  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Horticulture Section
portrait of Marion Zuefle

Spotlight

A senior extension specialist, Zuefle, is the first NYSIPM employee to be selected to the prestigious LeadNY program, according to NYSIPM director Alejandro Calixto. “LeadNY has a proud tradition of developing leaders in the food, agriculture...
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spotted lanternfly workshop attendees

News

Building on the momentum of a March virtual summit, New York State Integrated Pest Management’s (NYSIPM) Brian Eshenaur, a senior extension associate and Spotted lanternfly expert, and NYSIPM Extension Aide Jacob Leeser organized the first-of...
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