An OpEd in last week’s New York Times discusses the future of bees with regard to CCD, agricultural demand, and land use.
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Section 406 Programs Part 3: Methyl Bromide Transitions
Posted on March 26, 2010 by rhallberg
The third post in a series on Section 406 Programs discusses the Methyl Bromide Transitions program, projects that have been funded and states that have benefited from the program.
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Section 406 Programs Part 2: The Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program
Posted on March 24, 2010 by rhallberg
The Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program (RAMP) has funded regional, long-term IPM projects since 2000. This post defines the RAMP program and lists projects that have been funded.
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Section 406 Programs Part 1: Crops At Risk
Posted on March 19, 2010 by rhallberg
The USDA grant “Crops At Risk” was initiated to help university researchers and extension specialist develop pest management strategies for crops in risk of severe losses because of the cancellation of pesticides. Learn more about the Crops at Risk program and how states have used the funds.
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Killing bed bugs in your laundry
Posted on March 12, 2010 by rhallberg
This week’s blog topic is on getting rid of bed bugs in your laundry, courtesy of one of our colleagues at Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
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Study Shows IPM Reduces Cockroach Allergens in Schools
Posted on March 5, 2010 by rhallberg
Nobody wants cockroaches crawling around the kitchen. Yet in many schools, that is exactly what cafeteria staff have to live with, even after the pest control professional has come to spray. As administrators from two North Carolina school districts found out while participating in a 2003-04 study, integrated pest management can rid the school of pests—and keep them away.
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