NE PMC Insider
Internal newsletter of the Northeastern Pest Management Center.
Issue 14, August 2002
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NE PMC InsiderInternal newsletter of the Northeastern Pest Management Center. Issue 14, August 2002 |
Northeast
- Massachusetts budget update
- Pennsylvania
- Dept. of Ag. appoints new IPM Coordinator
- New on the web:
- mushroom IPM manual
- sample school notification forms
- press releases
- Maine
- Turf and ornamentals workshop
- New school IPM manual
- School IPM training and model demonstrations planned
- Update on notification requirement proposal
- New IPM Council
- New York:
- NY PIMS now shows Long Island restrictions
- New Publication: Protecting Water Quality While Managing Pests In The New York City Watersheds
- New annual report online
- West Virginia: Pest Management Products Workshop
- Delaware: Pesticide Briefs 7/31/02
- NE PMC news from the Center:
- New on the website: New Pest Management Technologies database
- New on the website: Search EPA pesticide labels
- No more Newest News postings
- Livestock/Field Crops CWG identifies initial membership
- GO-IPM CWG announcement card and practices/priority survey
- Liz Myers has a baby
National
- National IPM Workshop: 2nd Notice
- Leopold Center annual report
- Guide for a Healthy Yard and Beyond from the National Audubon Society
- IR-4 News Briefs
About the Insider
The saga of the FY 2003 Massachusetts budget continues, and right now things are not looking rosy for state funding for IPM.
The House/Senate Conference Committee adopted the House language for the line item in the DFA budget that has funded the School IPM Project. This allows DFA to charge up to $114,000 in fees to companies providing IPM Services to schools as a way to fund the school IPM training, web site, etc. Although seemingly an innovative way to make end users of IPM training pay for it, there are several potential problems with this approach.
- DFA has no plans ready concerning implementing these fees.
- The industry may object, perhaps even to the point of refusing to provide IPM services to schools.
- Even if these two challenges are met, by the time a contract with UMass could be moved through the system a significant portion of the fiscal year will have elapsed.
paraphrased from a conversation with Bill Coli, UMass IPM Coordinator
The PA Department of Agriculture has appointed Jim Steinhauer as IPM coordinator. Jim replaces the recently retired Lee Bentz. He keeps Lee's old phone number 717-772-5204.. Email is jsteinhaue@state.pa.us.
New on the PA IPM website
Mushroom IPM manual published and available from PSU College of Ag Science. Downloadable PDF on web http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/public.html
Sample Notification Forms to help public schools adhere to new PA state legislation, including: Notice of Pesticide Application, Notification Letter to Parents or Guardians, and Pest Control Information Sheet [PDF] or MS Word.
News Releases: Pennsylvania Organizations Ready to Help Schools and Penn State Takes the Lead in Transgenic Crop Analysis.
Turf and ornamentals workshop: Fifty people participated in a recent half-day turf and ornamentals IPM workshop sponsored by the Maine School IPM Program. Presenters demonstrated IPM methods including the use of a hollow-tine aerifier and top-dressing spreader and methods for soil sampling, pest sampling and pest identification.
New School IPM Manual for Turf and Landscape now available: 'Outdoor Integrated Pest Management for Maine Schools' produced by Don Barry of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office. This 136 page manual, hot off the presses is now available from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources for $10. It includes chapters on:
- IPM for Maine Schools
- Organizing a School IPM Program
- IPM on School Grounds
- Landscape Management
- Turfgrass Management
- Insect Pests of Turfgrass
- Turfgrass Diseases
- Weeds
- Spiders
- Wasps and Bees
- Flies and Mosquitoes
- Ants
- Vertebrate Pests
as well as appendices for resources, pesticide information and state regulations. Contact Kathy Murray at kathy.murray@state.me.us or 207-287-7616 to order or wait until the on-line version is available later this year at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org. Fact sheets and powerpoint presentations on school IPM are also available at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org/schoolipm.
School IPM training and model school IPM demonstration projects will be conducted in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire under an EPA PESP grant recently awarded to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.
Update on notification requirement proposal:: The Maine Board of Pesticides Control is currently reviewing written and verbal comments on a proposed regulation that will require advance parental notification of pesticide use and will mandate that all Maine schools where pesticides are used to appoint an IPM Coordinator and adopt an IPM Plan. The new regulation, if adopted, will go into effect by September 2003.
IPM Council: A new IPM Council has been established in Maine to forge collaborative efforts toward promoting increased adoption of IPM in all areas of pesticide use. Council members will be appointed to 3-year terms by the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture and the director of Maine Cooperative Extension.
submitted by Patty Murray
NY PIMS now shows Long Island restrictionsDuring 2001, the Product, Ingredient, and Manufacturer System (PIMS) was added to the PMEP website (http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu). This system enables users to identify what pesticide products are labeled for use in New York State. Very recently, there was a significant refinement to the system. The system now includes a "field" that lets one know which products that are registered in New York State are restricted from use on Long Island, NY. Also, to get a complete list of those products restricted from use on Long Island, one can do a Custom Search from the PIMS Main Menu, http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/pims/current, and then request a list of those products that contain a "YES" for the "Long Island Restriction" field. This refinement will do a great deal to eliminate the confusion regarding Long Island product label restrictions. These restrictions are deemed necessary by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation because of ground water quality issues on Long Island.
George GoodNew Publication: Protecting Water Quality While Managing Pests In The New York City Watersheds
A new publication titled "Protecting Water Quality While Managing Pests In The New York City Watersheds" is available from the Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP), 5123 Comstock Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853. The project leader was Mary Jane Porter, NYS Water Resources Institute, Cornell University. Collaborating with Mary Jane Porter were individuals in the Pesticide Management Education Program and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Contributions were also made by the Catskill Watershed Corporation, the Watershed Agricultural Program and the Delaware County Department of Watershed Affairs. Information in the document was funded by the USEPA and the NYSDEC.
George GoodNYS IPM Program Annual Report online
NY IPM reached thousands of New Yorkers this last year - read about it in the latest Annual Report (1.28 Mb pdf file).
Rakesh Chandran and Jack Baniecki are organizing the Pest Management Products Workshop at the Ramada Inn in Morgantown on Sept. 4 and 5. Presenters include representatives from major pest management product companies and include a session on organic products. PDF Agenda and registration. For more information,contact Dr. Chandran at (304) 293-6131 x 4225 or Dr. Baniecki at (304) 293-3911 x 2226.
Pesticide Briefs issue 7/31/02 Contents:
(1) NEW PESTICIDE CHEMISTRIES
(2) METHYL BROMIDE
(3) TOLERANCE REVOCATIONS FOR EIGHT PESTICIDES
(4) BENOMYL TOLERANCE REVOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
(5) METHOXYCHLOR TOLERANCES REVOKED
(6) REASSESSMENT OF MORE NON-CONTRIBUTING OP’s
(7) OXADIXYL TOLERANCE REVOCATION
(8) LINURON TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT
(9) TOLERANCE REVOCATIONS FOR 23 PESTICIDES
Susan Whitney
New on the website: Two new items have been added to the Data Sources page.
New Pest Management Technologies (NPMT) database: Here's an explanation of NPMT from the "about" section:
Obtaining information about recently registered and potential future pesticides is not always easy. Currently there is no comprehensive database available that tracks potential, pending and recently registered new products. This effort is designed to fill that gap. We have combined the resources of two USDA programs, Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) and Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) to assist in gathering information necessary to produce a comprehensive pest-specific listing of recent U.S. pesticide registrations, proposed U.S. pesticide registrations, and world-wide pesticide products in development. We have also enlisted the support of personnel and resources from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the land-grant universities in defining and refining the NPMT.
The products in NPMT are generally reduced-risk products that expand the range of alternatives that are available to manage pests in major and minor crops. We make no claims of effectiveness, but we do encourage their consideration in your efficacy trials. As always, READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL before using any product.
EPA Registrations Database. Search the EPA FIFRA section 3 pesticides registration database by crop, pest, and pesticide
Newest News no longer online: The "Newest News" will no longer be posted online due to registrant concerns about confidentiality of dealings with EPA.
Livestock/Field Crops CWG: Leaders Dennis Calvin and Keith Waldron have recruited a core membership but are still looking for others to fill out the roster. They are plannng a meeting for the group in October. Contact them if you are interested in participating or know someone who is. (LFC CWG web page)
GO-IPM keeps on going: Our most active commodity working group so far is developing a full-color 'announcement card' about the group and its mission that solicits input and involvement from stakeholders throughout the region (it's not quite ready for release - perhaps we'll be able to show it in next month's Insider). They are also early ready to begin their survey of pest management practices and priorities for greenhouse and nursery production in the region. This survey is funded by NE PMC through a CWG project grant. The following is from the draft of a letter to producers (they have a slightly different letter for non-producers) that will accompany the survey:
The Greenhouse and Ornamentals IPM Commodity Working Group (Go-IPM) was established in November 2001 to encourage use of safe plant production practices that result in high quality plants. This group is made up of Extension specialists, Department of Agriculture personnel, researchers, environmentalists, growers, and grower associations from the 12 Northeastern states. By working together, this group hopes to generate support for research and extension programs that meet the pest management needs of greenhouse and ornamentals growers in this region. The first step in this process is to conduct a survey so we know what growers need, and what issues hinder broader adoption of integrated pest management (IPM). Results from this survey will be used to develop programs that directly address growersą identified needs and priorities.
Liz Myers is a mom: Liz Myers, our intrepid writer / editor, and husband Ben became proud parents of healthy boy Harry on July 12. Liz is scheduled for a 12 week family leave. Congratulations, and don't forget to come back!
topThe IPM scene is changing. New challenges and opportunities are appearing. Join your IPM colleagues next spring in Indianapolis to be a part of the 4th National IPM Symposium/ Workshop. The symposium will include sessions for invited speakers, posters, workshops, debates, and informal conferences. The overall goal is to share pest management successes and challenges and build alliances for the future of integrated pest management. All disciplines relating to IPM including weed science, plant pathology, vertebrate management, entomology, nematology, horticulture, agronomy, communications, economics, sociology, etc. are encouraged to participate. We anticipate good representation from a diversity of entities with interests in IPM including government agencies, universities, advocacy groups and IPM practitioners in agricultural and non-agricultural settings as well as people involved in work with sustainable agriculture, IR-4, pesticide applicator training and other pest management areas. This symposium will launch the National Roadmap for IPM, a vision for IPM for the next 10 years in the U.S.
Visit the Conference web site to view most current information. Topics and contacts for more information include:
1. IPM recognition/incentive
IPM labeling, certification for IPM practitioners, cost share and other incentives for IPM, IPM/BMP insurance Ed Rajotte, egrajotte@psu.edu, 814-863-46412. Marketing IPM
Interacting with the press, the public, legislators, raising the profile/visibility of IPM, marketing IPM to the end user Ed Rajotte, egrajotte@psu.edu, 814-863-46413. New Management Technologies
New chemistries, innovations, novel materials, application technology, drift control , precision farming, GPS/GIS Pete Goodell, ipmpbg@uckac.edu, 559-646-65154. Evaluation/Impact Assessment
Measuring impacts; evaluation techniques Jerry DeWitt, jdewitt@iastate.edu, 515-294-78015. Building partnerships; Examples and the necessary skills
How to engage partners; mediating differences of opinion; ag-urban interface issues; regional pest management centers; multi-agency - IR-4, CSREES, ARS, APHIS, Land Grant Universities Mike Hoffman, mph3@cornell.edu, 315-787-22086. Community (urban) IPM
IPM needs of urban sector; IPM in schools, public health, status reports of urban IPM programs in US; bringing the stakeholders together, pesticide phase-out, neighborhood notification laws Mike Hoffman, mph3@cornell.edu, 315-787-22087. IPM education/outreach
Working w/in-state mandates; developing and teaching the IPM curriculum; life long learning opportunities; developing K-12 curricula; innovative IPM teaching for adult audiences; information technology; WWW; long distance programming Bob Nowierski, rnowierski@reeusda.gov, 202-401-49008. Biological control and Bio-based IPM
Biological control/bio-based strategies for management of weeds, diseases, arthropods; microbial pesticides; pest resistant cultivars, traditional plant breeding and biotechnology; cultural, mechanical, and physical, controls, Incorporating bio-based tactics into IPM programs; barriers to adoption of biopesticides; IPM at the landscape level - scaling up IPM to multi-field Bob Nowierski, rnowierski@reeusda.gov, 202-401-49009. Vertebrate/Wildlife IPM
Urban and agricultural; NWCO industry/education; new wildlife threats Mike Hoffman, mph3@cornell.edu, 315-787-220810. IPM in Perspective
Integrating IPM into ICM, Integrated Farm Management; role of consultants; incentives and disincentives for IPM Pete Goodell, ipmpbg@uckac.edu, 559-646-651511. Strategic planning/visioning for IPM: The Roadmap and beyond
What does the future hold for IPM beyond the Roadmap?; needs, constraints Ed Rajotte, egrajotte@psu.edu, 814-863-464112. Invasive species
Natural area work group activities; examples; regulations; How can the IPM community help Bob Nowierski, rnowierski@reeusda.gov, 202-401-490013. Risk Assessment and Management
Defining economic, environmental and health risks: measuring risks; crop consultants perspective; insurance Ed Rajotte, egrajotte@psu.edu, 814-863-464114. Biotechnology
Techniques & approaches to IPM problems; economics & practical implementation; methods for monitoring and evaluating intended and untended consequences of GM technologies; GMO's in IPM Mike Hoffman, mph3@cornell.edu, 315-787-220815. International IPM
Success stories around world, roles of NGOs; USDA, IPM CRSP; FAO, USDA Ed Rajotte, egrajotte@psu.edu, 814-863-464116. Systems Approach
Design, execution, analyses; ecosystem approach to pest and crop management; building multidisciplinary teams; concept & tools in ecosystem analysis Jerry DeWitt, jdewitt@iastate.edu, 515-294-780117. IPM in organic systems
IPM research and extension contributing to organic systems - urban and agricultural; transition challenges; progressing along the IPM continuum: from chemical dependency to ecologically-based and sustainable systems Jerry DeWitt jdewitt@iastate.edu 515-294-7801
LEOPOLD CENTER REPORTS ON 20 PROJECTS AMES, Iowa---Foxtail seeds, organic apples, local food networks, grass-based dairying-these are just a few of the topics covered in the new Center Progress Report, just issued by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University (ISU). The Center's research and demonstration efforts were carried out on Iowa farms, at ISU's outlying research farms, and in urban and suburban areas of the state.
Summaries of the 20 research and education projects completed in 2001 are provided in an illustrated, 64-page paperback. The projects are grouped in these categories:
Agriculture and communities
Crop systems
Ecology Livestock systems,
and Special projects.
The summaries are condensed from longer final reports submitted by principal investigators. Information is provided for principal investigators on each project for those wishing to contact the investigator directly for more information.
To receive a free copy of the Leopold Center's 2002 Center Progress Report, contact the Center at 209 Curtiss Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050, or call (515) 294-3711, or via email.
AUDUBON GUIDE TO A HEALTHY YARD AND BEYOND Everyone can create healthy habitats by making kinder choices. To find out how to use more native plants, less lawn, and less pesticides, download Audubon's Guide, which features "10 Commandments for a Healthy Yard." This new guide has been adopted from Joel Bourne's original guide featured in Audubon Magazine (See "The Killer in Your Yard"). For additional copies, contact your local Audubon Chapter (available from the Chapter Networker), Audubon Center, State or Regional Audubon Offices. Many franchised local bird stores are also offering copies of the chart at their shops. For organizations needing large quantities (1000 or more), please contact us at the address listed below.
The National Audubon Society has released a full-color poster "Audubon Guide for a Helthy Yard and Beyond". It is available as printed and as a 252kb PDF. Here is the description from their web site:
Everyone can create healthy habitats by making kinder choices. To find out how to use more native plants, less lawn, and less pesticides, download Audubon's Guide, which features "10 Commandments for a Healthy Yard." This new guide has been adopted from Joel Bourne's original guide featured in Audubon Magazine. For additional copies, contact your local Audubon Chapter (available from the Chapter Networker), Audubon Center, State or Regional Audubon Offices. Many franchised local bird stores are also offering copies of the chart at their shops. For organizations needing large quantities (1000 or more), please contact us at (healthyyards@audubon.org.)
News Briefs are posted on the IR-4 web site (http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~ir4). Scroll through the News Briefs column by using the [Next News] link.
Articles include:
- Food Use Workshop
- Crop Group Symposium
- NAFTA TWG Meeting in Mexico
- Canada's Minor Use Program
- Methyl Bromide Alternatives Program Plans Additional Trials
- New Tolerances
- TLTs using IR-4 Data
Access to this page is not restricted. Nortification of new issues of the Insideris sent to NE PMC Advisory Council members; NE PMC Information Network project leaders; NE PMC IPM Commodity Working Group members; IPM Coordinators in the Northeast; subscribers to PMC-L. Email Jim or Liz to offer submissions or suggest changes.
Jim VanKirk, Coordinator 315-787-2378 jrv1@cornell.edu
topJohn Ayers, Director 814-865-7776 (voice) email
Liz Thomas, Information Specialist 315-787-2626 egt3@cornell.edu
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