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In This Issue: * 1-800 Number Kicks Off Thirteenth Season in Support of IPM - Christmas tree growers, agricultural crop producers, turfgrass managers, fruit growers and home-owners from across the state can find the latest pest and pest management information by dialing the Pennsylvania IPM Program's 1-800 PENN IPM toll-free hotline.
* The BugMobile Travels Far and Wide - What is red with black spots and has traveled over 27,000 miles across Pennsylvania? It's "The BugMobile!", the one-and-only talking car.
* How are Pesticides Handled in Your School? - You probably don't realize it, but lurking in school storage closets and chemistry labs may be dangerous, discontinued or unregistered pesticides and other chemicals.
* Be An IPM Star! - Developed by the IPM Institute of North America, the IPM STAR certification is a rigorous process that includes an on-site inspection by an independent professional trained in integrated pest management.
* IPM Success Stories -- Penn State Researchers Target Peach and Apple Pests
* New Outreach Center Provides Resources to Philly Residents - A recent move to more spacious quarters in West Philadelphia means residents will have easier access to Penn State Cooperative Extension resources and programs.
* PA-WagN Announces Intensive Workshops - The Pennsylvania Womens Agricultural Network (PAWAgN) serves farmers throughout Pennsylvania by providing programming based upon the educational needs of women farmers.
* New and Revised Agricultural Alternatives Publications Now Available - Eight new and revised Agricultural Alternatives publications are now available from the Small-scale and Part-time Farming Project at Penn State.
* Vegetable Insect Pest Management Publication - The second edition of Vegetable Insect Management is now available from MeisterPro. Like the first edition, the book is designed to be a comprehensive source for practical, up-to-date information on managing insect pests of vegetables.
* Useful Web Sites and Information
* Coming Events
If you have information you would like to contribute, or would like to be added to our e-mail listserv, please contact Kristie Auman-Bauer, Editor, at (814) 865-2839 or kma147@psu.edu.
For more information contact Kristie Auman-Bauer
Email: kma147@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-2839
http://www.paipm.org
