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USDA Seeks Entomologist
July 28, 2010. Entomologist position located in the Office of Pest Management (OPMP), Office of the Administrator (OA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Washington, DC. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates pest management practices and related scientific information relative to insect pest control measures. More.
School IPM 2015 National Coordinator Position Available
July 28, 2010. National coordinator position available with the IPM Institute of North America. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to regularly interact with leading professionals representing schools, Cooperative Extension, university research, federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations nationwide. More.
Register now for Bed Bug University's North American Summit 2010
July 23, 2010. The summit will be held in Chicago, Illinois on September 21-22. It will feature more than 14 premier bed bug entomologists and practitioners alongside the largest gathering of industry vendors and bed bug service providers. More.
Senate Committee Marks Up F.Y. 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
July 23, 2010. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved this year's mark up for the FY 2011 budget. The committee did not restore funding for CAR, RAMP or Regional IPM Centers - programs previously supported through the section 406 line within USDA's NIFA budget. The House Appropriations Committee still has not announced when it will markup the F.Y. 2011 Agriculture Appropriations bill. Help support the future of IPM.
Wildlife Damage Management Workshop to be Held in Nebraska
July 14, 2010. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will hold a workshop on shooting in sensitive environments for wildlife damage management August 3-5, 2010. The goal is to provide intensive training in accurate shooting to improve the safety and effectiveness of shooting in non-traditional locations. Please register online - registration is limited to 40 attendees. More.
Louisiana State University Seeks Assistant Entomology Professor
July 12, 2010. Louisiana State University is seeking an assistant professor in the entomology department. The assistant professor will be responsible for the development and implementation of research based educational and extension programs related to arthropod IPM. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Register by July 15 for Conservation Action Tour
July 8, 2010. The 2010 Conservation in Action Tour will be held in Williamsburg, VA on August 3. During the event, farmers, agribusiness, conservation organizations, policy makers and others will discuss agriculture's role in improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and potential impacts of legislation and regulations. Registration is required by July 15. More.
School IPM Webinar Video and Slides Now Available
July 7, 2010. Video recording and slides from EPA's most recent school IPM webinar are now available online. On the webinar, IPM experts shared their expertise, best practices and resources schools can use to develop an IPM program. More.
Florida School IPM Newsletter Now Available
June 28, 2010. The University of Florida has published a new edition of the Florida School IPM Newsletter. Topics include the FL school IPM working group summer meeting, Duval County pilot program and online IPM education opportunities. More.
Spring Issue of Pennsylvania IPM Newsletter Now Available
June 28, 2010. The PA IPM News Spring 2010 edition is now available online. Topics include mosquito control, a new bed bug coalition and urban IPM job training. More.
Seventh International IPM Symposium to be Held March 27-29, 2012
June 23, 2010. The Seventh International IPM Symposium, "IPM on the World Stage," will be held in Memphis, Tennessee on March 27–29, 2012 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Symposium sessions will address IPM across disciplines, internationally, in the market place, urban settings, greenhouses and more. More.
International Pollinator Conference to be Held July 24-28
June 22, 2010. Top researchers, government officials and representatives of organizations from around the world will present their latest findings on honey bees and other pollinators at the inaugural International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy being hosted by the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research, July 24-28 2010, at the University Park campus. More.
"Greening Your Child Care Facility" Webinar to be Held July 21
June 29, 2010. US EPA Region 3 along with several other groups will be holding a webinar for child care facility owners and employees on July 21 at 6 pm EDT. Topics will include green cleaning, integrated pest management and an introduction of the Region 3 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. For more information, or to register, email MACCHE@cnmc.org or call 866-622-2431.
Bed Bug Seminar to be Held at Penn State
July 14, 2010. The Centre Region Bed Bug Coalition and State College of Pennsylvania will be hosting a seminar on bed bugs July 19, 2010. Bed bug expert Rick Cooper will speak on topics including bed bug biology and behavior, challenges, treatment methods, and liability risks. Please RSVP by July 16, 2010. More.
Request for Proposals Now Available for PESP Regional Grants
June 17, 2010. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs has released the request for propsals for Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) regional grants. Proposed projects must address implementation of IPM approaches that reduce the risks associated with pesticide use in an agricultural or non-agricultural setting and demonstrate the importance and relevancy of the project to the goals of PESP. Proposals are due July 26. More.
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to Green Shield Certified Program Standards
June 16, 2010. Green Shield Certified Evaluation Standards for Pest Management Professionals are currently undergoing revisions based on suggestions from certified participants and recommendations from the Green Shield Certified Technical Advisory Committee. Public comment on the proposed revisions is encouraged and will be welcome until September 1st. More.
Request for Applications Now Available for the 2010 Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System
June 10, 2010. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released its FY 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System. The program funds development of expert systems that help guide, demonstrate and multiply impacts of USDA IPM programs. More.
Oregon Tilth Seeks Organic Conservation Specialist
June 8, 2010. In partnership with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Oregon Tilth is hiring a shared national position to develop new technical information and training that will enhance resource conservation on organic agricultural production systems. Deadline for applications is June 30th. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Indoor Air Quality Symposium to be Held January 13-15, 2011
June 3, 2010. EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium will be held January 13-15, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Registration will open in July. More.
EPA Proposes New Permit Requirements for Pesticide Discharges
June 3, 2010. The US EPA is proposing a new permit requirement that would decrease the amount of pesticides discharged to our nation's waters. The proposed permit would require all operators to reduce pesticide discharges. Additional controls, such as integrated pest management practices, are built into the permit for operators who exceed an annual treatment area threshold. More.
Kansas State University Seeks KCARE Director
June 1, 2010. Kansas State University is seeking candidates for the Director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment (KCARE) in the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension. The KCARE Director is expected to build collaborative teams, both on campus and externally, with local, state and federal agencies and organizations. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2010 IPM Innovator Award
June 1, 2010. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is accepting nominations for the 2010 IPM Innovator Award. Nominations will be accepted online until July 1, 2010. Since 1994, the award has been presented to organizations that demonstrate their dedication to IPM through the development and/or promotion of innovative methods to address pest management challenges. More.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2010 IPM Innovator Award
June 1, 2010. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is accepting nominations for the 2010 IPM Innovator Award. Nominations will be accepted online until July 1, 2010. Since 1994, the award has been presented to organizations that demonstrate their dedication to IPM through the development and/or promotion of innovative methods to address pest management challenges. More.
Presentations from 2009 Water Workshop Now Available Online
May 24, 2010. The goal of the 2009 Water Workshop was to provide a forum on the science and engineering required to sustainably manage the nation's water resources. Presentations from the workshop are now available online. More.
Jerry Jochim Awarded for Outstanding School IPM Achievements
May 24, 2010. Jerry Jochim, retired IPM Coordinator of the Monroe County Community School District in Indiana, has received an award from the US EPA for outstanding achievements in school IPM. MCCSD was the first pilot site for the Monroe IPM Model, developed by Dr. Marc Lame of Indiana University. The Monroe Model outlines steps that change agents can use to promote and support adoption and implementation of school IPM.
Illinois School District Honored for Reducing Pesticide Use
May 24, 2010. Westville School District in Westville, IL was honored at a school board meeting for reducing pesticide use. The district is part of a school IPM pilot program coordinated by the University of Illinois. More.
2011 APS/IPPC Joint Meeting To Be Held August 6-10
May 19, 2010. The American Phytopathological Society will join the International Association for Plant Protection Sciences for the 2011 APS/IPPC Joint Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. More.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Seeks Water Center Director
May 19, 2010. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for the position of Water Center Director and Water Scientist to provide leadership for program development in the water sciences and related areas. Key aspects of the position will include networking with local stakeholders, catalyzing new science initiatives, and promoting university water programs. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Free School IPM Webinar to be Held June 3
May 3, 2010. US EPA's Tools for Schools program will hold a free school IPM webinar on June 3rd. Topics covered will include an intro to IPM, its effects on school health and practical steps for implementing IPM in your school. More.
Agricultural Research Service Seeks Postdoctoral Research Associate
May 3, 2010. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the USDA's chief scientific research agency. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research. This position includes field and laboratory studies directed at enhancing the efficacy of blue orchard bees as orchard crop pollinators, specifically as almond pollinators. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Master Gardener Blog to be Launched May 3
April 28, 2010. On May 3, Extension Master Gardener (EMG) program coordinators will launch a blog for EMG volunteers. The EMG program is hoping to take its program to a new level by increasing the interaction of its participants. EMG coordinators and guest contributors from various states will take turns sharing a weekly blog post on a topic geared toward the national EMG community. More.
RFP Now Available for 2010 Pulling Together Initiative
April 21, 2010. The Pulling Together Initiative seeks proposals that will help control invasive plant species, mostly through the work of public/private partnerships such as Cooperative Weed Management Areas. The pre-proposal form deadline is June 30, 2010. More.
Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment Seeks Director
April 21, 2010. The Director is expected to build collaborative teams, both on campus and externally, with local, state and federal agencies and organizations. The position is located in Manhattan, KS and begins July 1st, 2010. Please visit our Employment page for more information.
Call For Abstracts Now Available for Potential Invasive Species Workshop
April 14, 2010. The University of Florida Center for Tropical Agriculture will be holding a Potential Invasive Species Workshop in Miami, FL October 11-14 2010. All individuals interested in Potential Invasive Species are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation by April 30. More.
Webcast on Bedbugs to be Held April 27
April 14, 2010. The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials will be holding a webcast on bedbugs, including identification and biology, health risks, economic issues and more. The webcast will be held April 27 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Register online by April 23. More.
New IPM Educational Video from the National Pest Management Association
April 12, 2010. NPMA has created a new educational IPM video, entitled "What is IPM?". The video is available on Youtube. More.
March Edition of North Central IPM Center Newsletter Now Available
April 5, 2010. The March 2010 issue of the North Central IPM Center Connection newsletter is now available online. Topics include pest information, working group updates and studies happening in the North Central region. More.
Nine New Organic Product Guides Now Available
March 25, 2010. The new guides, developed by the New York State Agriculture Department, provide information for farmers on how to produce certified organic apples, blueberries, grapes, lettuce, potatoes, spinach, strawberries and cole crops, including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. More.
Pollinator Posters Available from US EPA
March 17, 2010. The US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs' Pollinator Protection Team is distributing educational posters for use in the classroom or home. You can request a copy of the "Pollination Equation" poster online. More.
Mark Tafolla Named 2010 Healthy Schools Hero
March 17, 2010. The annual Healthy Schools Hero award recognizes those who have worked to improve health and safety conditions in schools. Marc Tafolla is a Skadden Fellow at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Education Opportunity Project in San Francisco. His work strengthens parent involvement and community partnerships to make schools the safe havens that children deserve. More.
Request for Proposals Now Available for 2010 PRIA 2 Partnership Grants
March 8, 2010. The US EPA has released the request for proposals for the 2010 Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act (PRIA 2) Partnership Grants. The awards are intended to support a diverse set of project types, including demonstrations, transfer of innovative IPM technologies, outreach, and education. Initial proposals are due April 19, 2010. More.
EPA's New PestWise Website Now Available
March 3, 2010. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs has a new website on non-regulatory programs for reducing pesticide risk through environmental stewardship - partnerships, grants, and education. The site, PestWise: Partnerships for Environmental Innovation in Pest Management, has information for industry professionals, growers, school teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about responsible pest management to reduce pesticide risk. More.
Osborne Organics to Hold Lawn and Turf Training
February 24, 2010. Osborne Organics will host a lawn and turf management training for lawn care professionals and municipal officials. The seminar will teach the turf professionals how to transition from synthetically managed turf to a naturally maintained and sustainable system. The two day training will be held in Rye, NY on March 11 & 12, 2010. More.
National Center for Healthy Housing to Host Webinar on New Bed Bug Report
February 17, 2010. The National Center for Healthy Housing has recently published a report on bed bug control in multi-family housing. They will be hosting a webinar on February 25 to discuss the report and hear from its authors. More about the report. More about the webinar.
EPA Region 8 to Host School IPM Webinar
February 8, 2010. As part of their Pollution Prevention Healthy and Safe Schools webinar series, EPA Region 8 will be hosting a school IPM session on Wednesday, February 10 at 4:30 PM central time. More.
Pittsburgh School IPM Program to be Featured on Indoor Air Quality Radio Program
February 3, 2010. Maria Moio and Mike Dicroce of Pittsburgh Public Schools will discuss the ins and outs of Integrated Pest Management and share their front line perspective on this week's episode of IAQ Radio. Listen online this Friday at noon, or find the episode archived on the show's website. More.
28th National Pesticide Forum to be Held April 9-10
February 3, 2010. The 28th National Pesticide Forum, entitled "Greening the Community", will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, April 9-10. Activities will include discussing the latest information on pesticides and alternatives, meeting scientists and community leaders, and networking with activists working to change policies at the local, state and national levels. More.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Award Grants for Education and Extension Projects
February 1, 2010. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be awarding education and extension-focused grants as a part of the NIFA Integrated IPM Programs. Education and extension projects will conduct practicum or educational internships to prepare undergraduate or graduate students as future extension personnel or pest managers. More.
New York City Rat Initiative Awarded Green Shield Certification
January 29, 2010. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recently earned Green Shield Certification of its Rat Initiative, a proactive program that uses advanced Integrated Pest Management to identify, monitor and reduce the presence of rats. First piloted in the Bronx, the Initiative strives to correct conditions conducive to rats, thereby addressing problems at their source and eliminating unnecessary pesticide use. Learn more.
New Public Service Announcement on Eliminating Rodent Infestations Available Online
January 25, 2010. A new video public service announcement created by the US EPA and students from Howard University provides information on how to prevent rats and mice from infesting homes. By showing all the "amenities" that attract rodents into homes, the video educates viewers on how to prevent infestations in the first place and, as a result, eliminate the need to use pesticides for rodent control. More.
Request for Applications Now Available for National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants
January 25, 2010. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has released the 2010 Request for Applications for the IPM: Crops at Risk, Risk Avoidance and Mitigation, and Methyl Bromide Transitions Competitive Grants Programs. These IPM programs are designed to support integrated, multidisciplinary agricultural research, extension, and education activities that address complex pest management priorities in US agriculture. More.
American Samoa Community College Seeks Researcher in Plant Pathology
January 20, 2010. This position includes planning, conducting, analyzing and publishing plant pathology research, approved by a merit review panel, that focuses on an integrated approach to protect sustainable production of tropical crops. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Entomological Society of America Seeks Submissions for Journal of Pest Management
January 20, 2010. The Entomological Society of America in collaboration with the North Central IPM Center's Extension Entomologist Working Group is pleased to invite individuals to submit papers to the new on-line publication, the Journal of Integrated Pest Management. Journal of Integrated Pest Management is a new, open-access, peer-reviewed, extension journal covering the field of integrated pest management. More.
EPA Seeks Applications for Environmental Community Grants
January 4, 2010. EPA is making $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. Applications for the CARE grants are due March 9, 2010. EPA will conduct webcasts to answer questions about the application process on Feb. 2, 23, and 26. More.
December 2009 North Central IPM Center Newsletter Now Available.
December 22, 2009. The December 2009 issue of the North Central IPM Center Connection newsletter is now available online. Topics include working group updates, EPA actions and new resources. More.
2010 National Conference on Urban Entomology to be Held in Portland, OR
December 22, 2009. The National Conference on Unban Entomology will be held in Portland, OR on May 16-18, 2010. The conference will emphasize innovation and research on household, structural and public health arthropod pests. The deadline for student scholarship applications is January 15. More.
USDA Seeks Director of Office of Pest Management Policy
December 16, 2009. The Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy has overall responsibilities for integration, coordination, and communication of the Department of Agriculture's pest management activities and policies. Please visit our Employment page for more information.
Request for Applications Now Available for 2010 IPM Enhancement Grant
December 16, 2009. The Southern Region IPM Center has released the 2010 IPM Enhancement Grant RFA. This RFA solicits proposals for projects that will enhance the development and implementation of IPM in the southern region of the United States. More.
Ecological Pest Management Conference to be Held in California
December 16, 2009. The Association of Applied IPM Ecologists will be holding an Ecological Pest Management Conference in Napa, California, January 31-February 2 2010. Keynote speakers are Pamela Ronald and R. W. Adamchak, authors of "Tomorrow's Table: Organic farming, Genetics and the Future of Food". More.
R Dana Pest Control's "Dana Green" Service is Now Green Shield Certified
December 14 , 2009. Residents of New York now have another option for green pest management services-"Dana Green." R Dana Pest Control underwent a rigorous, on-site evaluation that examined 63 separate aspects of their pest control service to achieve this accreditation. More.
Maryland Pesticide Network and Beyond Pesticides Seek Project Consultant
December 10, 2009. The Maryland Pesticide Network and national project partner organization Beyond Pesticides are seeking a project consultant for the IPM in Health Care Facilities and Community Outreach Project. The project consultant will work with Maryland health care facilities and local government agencies and community groups to encourage and facilitate transition to pesticide-free environments. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Pollinator Conference to be Held at Penn State
December 10, 2009. Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research will be hosting the first International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Heath and Policy from July 24-28, 2010. The conference will include symposia on behavioral ecology, disease ecology, impacts of environmental toxins, policy and public outreach, conservation, updates on international honey bee population declines and poster sessions. More.
US Geological Survey Seeks Senior Science Advisor for Water Quality
December 7, 2009. The Senior Science Advisor for Water Quality serves as the senior USGS water quality specialist with responsibility for providing policy-level advice to the Director and the Associate Director for Water, in addition to other duties. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Organic Land Care Courses to be Held by the Northeast Organic Farming Association
December 7, 2009. The 10th Annual NOFA Course in Organic Land Care will be held in January and February 2010 in locations across the Northeastern US. This five-day comprehensive course covers a wide range of material, including site analysis, soil health, rain gardens, mulches and invasive plants. More.
School IPM Article Published in Pest Control Technology Magazine
December 7, 2009. The November issue of Pest Control Technology Magazine included an article about cooperation between pest management providers and school employees when implementing school IPM. More.
University of Georgia Seeks Public Service Representative
November 23, 2009. This faculty position will be responsible for implementing a research program and conducting research on the impact of climate variability and climate change on agriculture and natural resources. Visit our Employment page for more information.
Graduate Assistantships Available at Iowa State University and Purdue University
November 23, 2009. Please visit our Employment page for more information on opportunities for Entomology graduate students at Iowa State University and Purdue University.
Winners Announced for Childcare and School IPM Recognition Awards
November 19, 2009. The award winners for the 2009-2010 Childcare and School IPM Awards have been announced. For a complete listing of honorees, please visit our website.
