Program Staff: Lynn Braband

Community IPM Extension Area Educator (since 1999)

CCE - Monroe County
249 Highland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone:(585) 461-1000 ext. 241
FAX: (585) 442-7577

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

M.S., Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, 1979
B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, 1972
Vice President for Education/Franchise Owner and Manager, Critter Control, Inc., 1986-97
Assistant Professor of Biology, Roberts Wesleyan College, 1980-86
Assistant Environmental Specialist, Equitable Environmental Health, Inc., 1972-76

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a statewide educational outreach program in community (especially structural) IPM.
Interact with Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension communities and NYS stakeholder groups about the status and needs of non-agricultural IPM.
Develop and implement workshops and pilot demonstrations to promote and illustrate IPM philosophy and practices.
Develop educational resources to promote the implementation of IPM.

Utilizing a “learning community” approach to develop model IPM school districts.
Working with St. Regis Mohawk Tribe on IPM outreach events.
Interviewing school districts throughout New York State on their pest management policies and practices.
Co-chair, Community IPM Working Group of the Northeast IPM Center.
Testing of yellowjacket trapping efficacy and testing of blue paint as a visual repellent for paper wasp nesting.

Accomplishments (Past Two Years)

Contributed to the development of a training curriculum for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State.
Co-organized the following sessions for the National IPM Symposium (April 2003 in Indianapolis): School IPM (3 sessions) and Nuisance Wildlife (2 sessions).
Provided leadership for a Statewide School IPM Committee.
Partnered with Onondaga County and Jefferson-Lewis BOCES on the implementation of their state Non-Toxic Pest Management grants.
Partnered with Cornell Library System to organize a workshop on pest management of library collections.
Made 33 presentations on IPM to home owners, pest managers, government agency personnel, medical personnel, buildings and grounds staff, and other audiences.
Enlarged our network of connections with NYS stakeholders interested in community IPM issues.

MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICE

Co-chair, Community IPM Working Group of the Northeast IPM Center
Past President, New York Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Executive Board member of The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Damage Management Working Group
Northeastern Regional Director of the National Animal Damage Control Association
Community IPM Program Work Team
Consumer Horticulture Homes and Grounds Program Work Team
Public Issues Education Program Work Team
Human/Wildlife Conflicts Program Work Team

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

Certification: Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society
Awards for “Best Practices for Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators: A Training Manual”: 1) Received March 1, 2003 from the NYS Wildlife Management Association: "...... in appreciation for your outstanding dedication, commitment and achievement of the New York State Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators Training Manual"; 2) 2004 Innovative Outreach Award from the NY Chapter of the Association for Natural Resource Extension Professionals; 3) 2005 Outstanding Professional Award from the New York Chapter of The Wildlife Society.