​​​​​​​Our Mission

The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program develops sustainable ways to manage pests and helps people use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.

Use tools and data for risk assessment and to help you make data-driven decisions in your pest management plans.

Learn how we’re pioneering ecologically resilient pest management practices that lead to safer, more sustainable strategies for managing pests.

Stay up-to-date on NYSIPM research, resources, people and events by following us on social media, reading our blogs, or subscibing to one of our focused listservs

IPM News

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News

A Jefferson County native, Hunter grew up working on his family’s dairy farm and has dedicated his career to supporting New York’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. Prior to joining NYSIPM, Hunter spent 25 years as a field crops specialist...
  • New York State Integrated Pest Management
  • Field Crops
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News

Pinto, a postdoctoral research associate, began working with Cornell University Professor Miguel Gomez, Ph.D., in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management last year, where he contributed to an economic analysis of on-farm...
  • New York State Integrated Pest Management
  • Applied Economics

Emerging IPM Issues

Emerging IPM issues, strategies shared during NYS Ag and Markets Conference

New York State Integrated Pest Management staff shared insight and resources on emerging invasive species, tick-borne diseases, alternatives to neonicotinoid pesticides, rodent exclusion, spotted lanternfly research, pesticide safety and more with nearly 100 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Plant Industry Division employees at Cornell AgriTech as part of the Division’s annual conference.

Publications

2022-2023 Annual Report

The New York State Integrated Pest Management program is proud to present its 2022-2023 Annual Report, highlighting our continued dedication to sustainable pest management and our commitment to creating a healthier and more resilient New York State.

Beneficial Insects

Beneficial Insect Habitat Open House

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual Beneficial Habitat Open House, and a special thank you to Petra Paige-Mann of Fruition Seeds for leading guided explorations and sharing information about the seeds used in our Cornell AgriTech plot.

Outreach

Insectapalooza

Thanks to our friends form Cornell's Department of Entomology and Nanoscience Lab for helping us celebrate all things insect during Insectapalooza 2023!

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