Our “termite guy” performed the annual inspection on our house a couple of weeks ago. I am please to report that our house is termite-free. So, why did he recommend an insecticide treatment?
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More IPM with Less
Posted on August 27, 2009 by rhallberg
Near the end of June, shortly before stink bug season began, I had the pleasure of following Virginia IPM Coordinator Ames Herbert during one of his “typical” days. I’m being facetious, of course, because there are no typical days in the life of anyone in Extension. In fact, as Ames and I headed out to [...]
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TX School Poster Contest – Rabies in Bats
Posted on August 19, 2009 by rhallberg
It’s almost time for back-to-schools in several states, and in addition to learning about the 3 Rs, some children will learn about and even more serious subject: rabies. September 28, 2009, is World Rabies Day. Events are being planned throughout the world to increase rabies awareness and promote rabies prevention. Although deaths from rabies are [...]
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Welcome to IPM in the South
Posted on August 14, 2009 by rhallberg
Welcome to our blog on IPM in the South. IPM, or integrated pest management, is socially acceptable, environmentally responsible and economically practical crop protection. In the past few years, even urbanites have the opportunity to use or experience IPM. Many school maintenance personnel are lowering their use of broad-spectrum pesticides in schools. Some homeowners keep pests [...]
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