Brown marmorated stink bugs are well known as a damaging agricultural pest, but they can also be a significant nuisance pest in residential settings, especially as the colder seasons arrive. Fortunately, there are some key steps—grounded in IPM—that homeowners can take to limit and control the problem.
In late 2023, the four regional IPM centers collectively released several funding opportunities with a goal of making diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility both essential and commonplace within the IPM community. Funding was ultimately awarded to eleven projects across the U.S. that address IPM needs of underrepresented stakeholders.
The Northeastern IPM Center has opened its annual RFA for projects seeking funding through the IPM Partnership Grants Program in 2025, with an application deadline of November 14, 2024. Please note: this RFA was revised after some initial announcements and is soliciting proposals only for six-month projects.
The Northeastern IPM Center continues its online programming this fall with the last IPM Toolbox webinar currently scheduled for the season (“Bee Breeding and IPM for Better Pollinator Health,” 11/20) and the Northeast IPM Research Update Conference (12/10). Both are free and open to the public.
The 11th International IPM Symposium: Pest Management in Changing Environments will be held March 3–6, 2025, at Paradise Point in San Diego, California. The symposium has traditionally been the premier global event for presenting and learning about the latest IPM research and strategies. The first discounted registration tier closes 11/22 and the call for posters closes 11/8. Ismahane Elouafi, executive managing director of CGIAR, has been confirmed as keynote speaker.
The Northeast IPM Research Update Conference is scheduled for December 10, 2024, and will feature updates from projects funded by the Northeastern IPM Center’s Partnership Grants Program, Northeast SARE, and USDA-NIFA.
The Northeastern IPM Center announces the availability of funding through its IPM Partnership Grants Program, supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Up to $160,000 in total will be available for 2025 to fund projects that foster the development and adoption of integrated pest management methods.
