Questions have been raised about how research is progressing in fire ant control. This blog post gives a little background on fire ants, as well as a summary of some of the research that’s continuing to progress.
Filed under: Insects, Invasive species, Urban IPM | Tagged: biocontrol fire ant, fire ant control, fire ant mound, fire ants, ipm fire ants, phorid fly | 2 Comments »
Are the dominoes starting to fall? NY IPM takes a big hit.
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Given the increase in pests as a result of the hot and humid weather that has been plaguing the South, some homeowners and maintenance professionals may need to contract with pest control contractors. How can you screen a contractor for his or her knowledge in IPM?
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How many analogies are there for the USDA IPM funding saga? We’ve talked about baseball, now about navigating. So far, we don’t have a budget.
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In the United States, mosquitoes are a nuisance, but in many parts of the world, they deliver a death sentence to their victims.
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Back in February, we blogged about the possible elimination of the New York IPM Program. According to a news article published on July 8, the program has been put back in the state budget, but with significant reductions.
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Strike 1: The President’s budget zeroed out IPM programs previously funded under the 406 budget line. Strike 2: House Ag Approps has restored Methyl Bromide Transitions but left CAR, RAMP and IPM Centers out. Next pitch: Senate Ag Approps. And maybe there will be more chances after that.
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