National IPM Initiative
Phase I Projects
Phase I Projects
Economic Analysis and Planning for Implementation
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The Tri-state Greenhouse IPM Program, an initiative between Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, was started in 1995 to encourage growers to use integrated pest management (IPM) for production of greenhouse ornamentals and bedding plants. IPM is a multifaceted approach for managing pests to maximize suppression while reducing growers' losses and reliance on chemical pesticides. Education is a major focus of this program. The 3 states have joined forces to maximize on regional expertise and resources.
These workshops are for greenhouse growers of bedding plants and ornamental potted plants, extension specialists or professional pest managers. They are designed to provide practical information related to plant production. We hope that you will take advantage of these training workshops.
How to use biological control.
How to scout for insect pests.
How to identify common pests.
What's HOT and what's NOT in chemical control.
The realities of IPM.
Lectures will be minimized, hands-on experiences maximized
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9:00-9:30 |
Registration & Coffee |
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9:30-10:00 |
The Basics of IPM: Scouting Alan T. Eaton, Univ. of NH |
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10:00-10:30
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Biological Control of Insect Pests: How to do it! Carol Glenister, IPM Labs, Locke, NY |
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10:30-10:45 |
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10:45-11:15 |
Disease Management: The Biological Way! Cheryl Smith, Univ. of NH
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11:15-12:15 |
What's NEW for Chemical Pesticides? 3 Company Representatives.
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12:15-1:00
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00
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What do they really look like? Hands-on Pest Id. Local pest specialists |
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2:00-3:00
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What do Growers Think about IPM?
Maine Session
Vermont Session
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4 Pesticide Certification Credits awarded.
4 VT Assoc. of Prof. Horticulturist credits.
February 18 at Longfellow's Greenhouse, Manchester, ME
February 20 at Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, VT
Registration Fee: $35 (includes coffee & donuts, lunch and IPM handouts) Make checks payable to UVM Entomology Research Lab.
Forms must be received by February 1, 1997.
Enrollment is limited to 30 at each location. To ensure a place at the workshop, early registration is encouraged.Persons from all 3 states are welcome to attend either location. All registrants will receive notification of their place in the workshop and a map with directions.
For registration forms, contact:
Margaret Skinner
Entomology Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 53400
Burlington, VT 05405-3400
802-656-5440, Fax: 802-658-7710
Email: mskinner@zoo.uvm.edu
Margaret Skinner, Univ. of Vermont
Entomology Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 53400
Burlington, VT 05405-3400
Tel: 802-656-5440
Alan T. Eaton, Univ. of New Hampshire
Dept. of Plant Biology
252 Spaulding Hall
38 College Road
Durham, NH 03824-3544
Tel: 603-862-1734
James F. Dill, Univ. of Maine
Pest Management Office
491 College Avenue
Orono, ME 04473-1295
Tel: 207-581-3879
These workshops were planned with the tireless assistance of the Tri-state Greenhouse Research Advisory Group. You can view a list of the current membership.
Support for these workshops was provided by the following sponsors:
USDA, SARE/ACE Prog.
Univ. of Maine, Coop. Extension, IPM Prog.
Univ. of New Hampshire Extension, IPM Prog.
Univ. of Vermont Extension System, IPM Prog.
VT Assoc. of Professional Horticulturists
First Page of Greenhouse IPM Report
Index of Northeast Region Phase I Projects