"The IPM Toolbox" Webinar Series

The IPM Toolbox

Got an IPM question? Need to know the latest IPM information? The Northeastern IPM Center has the answers with our webinar series, “The IPM Toolbox.” We’ve asked the experts to join us online for an hour of dialogue about an effective IPM practice, method, or effort.

It can be challenging to know how to implement IPM, whether for the beginner or advanced gardener, grower, or commercial operator. The IPM Toolbox webinar series will share IPM tools that improve environmental and social health and maintain profitability.

Find recent recordings below, or on our archive page.


Upcoming Webinars

The Use of IPM in Beekeeping to Control Parasitic Varroa Mites

March 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Presenter: Robyn Underwood
Description: During this talk, you will learn about the parts of the IPM pyramid as they relate to controlling the parasitic varroa mite, widely the biggest problem in beekeeping.


Kosher, Halal and Insects: How do they relate?

March 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Presenter: Joe Regenstein
Description: Join us for a presentation about kosher and halal food regulations, and how they relate to insects in a food and feed context.


Reducing Synthetic Chemical Use to Optimize Pest Management and Crop Production: A case study of onion thrips in onion

April 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Presenter: Brian Nault
Description: Join us for a presentation about onion thrips and the viability of reducing synthetic fertilizer and insecticide inputs without compromising onion bulb yields.


Recorded Webinars

The Biology and Management of Common Invasive Plants in the Northeastern U.S. and Southern Canada

February 27, 2024 — View recording of “The Biology and Management of Common Invasive Plants in the Northeastern U.S. and Southern Canada”


Working with Museums, Libraries, and Archives to Use IPM to Prevent and Combat Infestations

October 26, 2023 — View recording of “Working with Museums, Libraries, and Archives to Use IPM to Prevent and Combat Infestations”


Weeds of the Northeast

September 21, 2023 — View recording of “Weeds of the Northeast”


Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the IPM Field: Perspectives from IPM Professionals

June 20, 2023 — View recording of “Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the IPM Field: Perspectives from IPM Professionals”


Inclusive and Equitable Evidence-Based Approaches: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go from Here?

April 26, 2023 — View recording of “Inclusive and Equitable Evidence-Based Approaches”


Language Justice: A Webinar on the Intersection of Language, Justice, and Agriculture Offering Practical Strategies for Cross-language Communication

January 9, 2023 — View recording of “Language Justice: A Webinar on the Intersection of Language, Justice, and Agriculture Offering Practical Strategies for Cross-language Communication”


Non-traditional Areas for IPM Careers and the Associated Challenges for 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals in Pursuing Them

December 7, 2022 — View recording of “Non-traditional Areas for IPM Careers and the Associated Challenges for 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals in Pursuing Them”


Cooperative Extension in Indigenous Communities: Experiences of Educators

November 8, 2022 — View recording of “Cooperative Extension in Indigenous Communities: Experiences of Educators”


Utilization of Biologicals and Biofumigation for Effective Management of Soilborne Diseases in Fruits and Vegetables

October 5, 2022 — View recording of “Utilization of Biologicals and Biofumigation for Effective Management of Soilborne Diseases in Fruits and Vegetables”


As I Heal, So Does the Land: A Story About Blackness, Conservation, and Healing in America

October 4, 2022 — View recording of “As I Heal, So Does the Land: A Story About Blackness, Conservation, and Healing in America”


Expanding the Integrated Weed Management Toolbox: Evaluating IWM Approaches for Maryland and Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Production Systems

September 12, 2022 — View recording of “Expanding the Integrated Weed Management Toolbox”


Taking a Closer Look: How Strawberry Disease Risk Varies with Microclimates at the Canopy Level

May 4, 2022 — View recording of “Taking a Closer Look: How Strawberry Disease Risk Varies with Microclimates at the Canopy Level”


Combating Slugs as Pests of Soybeans and Corn

April 6, 2022 — View recording of “Combating Slugs as Pests of Soybeans and Corn”


Pesticides: Part of the IPM Toolbox

March 30, 2022 — View recording of “Pesticides: Part of the IPM Toolbox”


Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms

March 16, 2022 — View recording of “Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms”


Reducing Pest Infestations in Multifamily Housing: Research Updates on Mice and Cockroaches

May 6, 2021 — View recording of “Reducing Pest Infestations in Multifamily Housing”


IPM Outreach to the Pennsylvania Latino Farming Community

April 21, 2021 — View recording of “IPM Outreach to the Pennsylvania Latino Farming Community”


Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response in Pennsylvania: A Case Study of Successes and Lessons Learned

April 12, 2021 — View recording of “Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response in Pennsylvania”


Tick IPM #7: Leaf Litter/Snow Removal for Tick Reduction

October 7, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #7: Leaf Litter/Snow Removal for Tick Reduction”


Tick IPM #6: Host-Targeted Tick Control—What Works, What Does Not, and What’s New

September 30, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #6: Host-Targeted Tick Control—What Works, What Does Not, and What’s New”


Tick IPM #5: Pathogens Found in Ticks Collected on School Grounds and Public Parks

September 14, 2020 — View recording of “Pathogens Found in Ticks Collected on School Grounds and Public Parks”


Tick IPM #4: Habitat Management for Vector-Borne Diseases

August 10, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #4: Habitat Management for Vector-Borne Diseases”


Tick IPM #3: Asian Longhorned Tick IPM

July 13, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #3: Asian Longhorned Tick IPM”


Tick IPM #2: Tick-borne Disease: Integrated Risk Management

June 24, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #2: Tick-borne Disease: Integrated Risk Management”


Tick IPM #1: Strategies and Barriers to the Prevention of Tick-Borne Disease

June 10, 2020 — View recording of “Tick IPM #1: Strategies and Barriers to the Prevention of Tick-Borne Disease”


Varroa Mite IPM: Part 4 – Creating your own IPM plan

April 20, 2020 — View recording of “Varroa Mite IPM: Part 4 – Creating your own IPM plan”


Varroa Mite IPM: Part 3 – Management tools

April 6, 2020 — View recording of “Varroa Mite IPM: Part 3 – Management tools”


Varroa Mite IPM: Part 2 – Varroa mite IPM and sampling

March 23, 2020 — View recording of “Varroa Mite IPM: Part 2 – Varroa mite IPM and sampling”


Varroa Mite IPM: Part 1 – Varroa mite biology and life history

March 9, 2020 — View recording of “Varroa Mite IPM: Part 1 – Varroa mite biology and life history”


New Tools for Identifying and Prioritizing Range-Shifting Invasive Plants

November 5, 2019 — View recording of “New Tools for Identifying and Prioritizing Range-Shifting Invasive Plants”


Fire Blight IPM Using Non-Antibiotic Control Methods

October 9, 2019 — View recording of “Fire Blight IPM Using Non-Antibiotic Control Methods”


IPM for Industrial Hemp

May 16, 2019 — View recording of “IPM for Industrial Hemp”


How IPM Can Help Keep Children Safe from Lyme Disease at Schools and in Suburban Communities

May 8, 2019 — View recording of “How IPM Can Help Keep Children Safe from Lyme Disease at Schools and in Suburban Communities”


Varroa Mite IPM: Mite Management Is the Bee’s Knees!

April 23, 2019 — View recording of “Varroa Mite IPM”


Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Nursery, Greenhouse, and Landscape Industries

March 4, 2019 — View recording of “Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Nursery, Greenhouse, and Landscape Industries”


Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Christmas Tree Growers

March 4, 2019 — View recording of “Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Christmas Tree Growers”


Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Grape and Apple Industries

February 26, 2019 — View recording of “Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Grape and Apple Industries”


Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Hops, Berry, and Vegetable Growers

February 26, 2019 — View recording of “Spotted Lanternfly Basics for Hops, Berry, and Vegetable Growers”


Find more recordings of past webinars on our archive page.