Source: CORNELL UNIVERSITY submitted to NRP
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR NEW YORK STATE, 2021-2024
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1027223
Grant No.
2021-70006-35672
Cumulative Award Amt.
$764,994.00
Proposal No.
2021-05151
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2021
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2024
Grant Year
2023
Program Code
[EIP]- Extension Implementation Program
Recipient Organization
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
(N/A)
ITHACA,NY 14853
Performing Department
NYS IPM Program
Non Technical Summary
The New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYSIPM) develops sustainable ways to manage pests and help reducing risks to our diverse communities. We serve agricultural, rural and community settings. Collaboration includes delivering science-based IPM education, Our goal is to execute twenty projects in six Program Area Priorities deemed strongest in terms of: stakeholder's and collaborators' priorities, fostering implementation of new and known IPM tools, and the program's ability to accomplish the work.Program Priorities in this proposal includes Implementation in Animal Agriculture (6%): Develop educational materials including online pesticide applicator courses; Implementation in Communities (16%): Development of new digital IPM resources and evaluation of new communication strategies; Implementation in Specialty Crops (35%) - Vegetables: Pheromone trap networks, Weed IPM Podcasts and Updates to Vegetable IPM resources including pesticide applicator courses- Ornamentals: Promoting Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol through demo sites - Fruit: Spotted Lanternfly prevention in grapes and biopesticides in fruits - Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA): Next-gen online resources; pesticide applicator courses, bilingual resources, Community IPM digital, Pollinator Health (22%): Develop Pollinator Protection Materials, Online pesticide applicator courses, habitat demonstration sites; Secondary Program Area Priorities, Training and Implementation in Schools (11%): School IPM Distance and On-Demand Learning Courses including pesticide applicator courses, "Don't Get Ticked, New York" campaign and training workshops for schools and municipalities.NYS diverse audience will benefit from NYS IPM's efforts aiming to reduce pest risks in communities and the environment.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2161499113012%
2161499114010%
2163499113012%
2166050113020%
2161199113011%
2163085113015%
2160420113010%
2160420116010%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
3499 - Dairy cattle, general/other; 0420 - Weather; 1499 - Vegetables, general/other; 1199 - Deciduous and small fruits, general/other; 6050 - Communities, areas, and regions; 3085 - Other bees (non-Apis bees) - All bees except Apis cerana; includes Bombas, Alfalfa leaf-cutter;

Field Of Science
1130 - Entomology and acarology; 1160 - Pathology; 1140 - Weed science;
Goals / Objectives
The New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYSIPM) develops sustainable ways to manage pests and help reducing risks to our diverse communities. We serve agricultural, rural and community settings. Collaboration includes delivering science-based IPM education, Our goal is to execute twenty projects in six Program Area Priorities deemed strongest in terms of: stakeholder's and collaborators' priorities, fostering implementation of new and known IPM tools, and the program's ability to accomplish the work.Program Priorities in this proposal includes Implementation in Animal Agriculture (6%): Develop educational materials including online pesticide applicator courses; Implementation in Communities (16%): Development of new digital IPM resources and evaluation of new communication strategies; Implementation in Specialty Crops (35%) - Vegetables: Pheromone trap networks, Weed IPM Podcasts and Updates to Vegetable IPM resources including pesticide applicator courses- Ornamentals: Promoting Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol through demo sites - Fruit: Spotted Lanternfly prevention in grapes and biopesticides in fruits - Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA): Next-gen online resources; pesticide applicator courses, bilingual resources, Community IPM digital, Pollinator Health (22%): Develop Pollinator Protection Materials, Online pesticide applicator courses, habitat demonstration sites; Secondary Program Area Priorities, Training and Implementation in Schools (11%): School IPM Distance and On-Demand Learning Courses including pesticide applicator courses, "Don't Get Ticked, New York" campaign and training workshops for schools and municipalitiesNYS diverse audience will benefit from NYS IPM's efforts aiming to reduce pest risks in communities and the environment.
Project Methods
Primary Program Area Priority 2. IPM Implementation in Animal AgricultureLive Online CoursesDevelop premade recorded pesticide applicator IPM coursesLive pest alerts system to help producers identify cattle pest issuesIPM guides for dairy and beefOnline social media and marketing of the dairy and beef IPM educational effortsTranslate all IPM materials/courses into SpanishPrimary Program Area Priority 3. IPM Implementation in CommunitiesDevelop infographic and visual IPM teaching tools for the public based on currently offered materialsEnhance IPM resources to fill gaps of missing information, such as biocontrol, consumer horticulture and urban food gardeningDevelop "how to" videos for residential IPM tasksPublicize infographics to MGVs, CCE educators through social media and throughout the extension system. Collect feedback.Collect feedback from public user comments on IPM infographics and Google analytics for viewershipUse polls on social channels to interact with audienceCollect emails of workshop and survey participants and follow up with questions about IPM adoptionPrimary Program Area Priority 4. IPM Implementation in Specialty CropsVegetables - a. Pheromone Trap NetworkOrder traps and luresCommunicate with cooperators to confirm continued involvementSend lures and replacement traps to cooperatorsTrain new cooperatorsSet up trapsMonitor traps weeklyCompile trap catches, interpret trends, write scouting and threshold recommendations, distribute to end usersSurvey a subset of sweet corn growers to determine impact on their IPM practicesAnalyze survey results and make needed changesWrite reportVegetables - b. Weed Management PodcastPlan, record, and produce a season of at least eight educational weed management podcast episodes each year of the grantPromotion of the podcast via grower newsletters, social media, presentations, other podcast programs, and direct communication with growersEvaluation of podcast effectiveness through usage analytics and feedback gathered from stakeholders, our Statewide IPM Grower Advisory Committee, and evaluations at presentationsVegetables - c. IPM resources - Guidelines, Vegetable IPM Practices, pest fact sheetsUpdate IPM information in Cornell Vegetable Guidelines and on the Vegetable IPM Practices web pagesParticipate in developing a database-driven process for producing and updating pest fact sheetsUpdate pest fact sheets using the new processOrnamentals - Promoting Christmas Tree IPM and Conservation Biocontrol Through a Demonstration Site at Cornell AgriTech.Collect data from beneficial habitat monitoring, research on alternative methods for managing Douglas fir needlecasts, evaluating budbreak and other physiological stages of conifer species, and scouting for insect pests and beneficial insects at the demonstration site.Training events held in conjunction with demonstration site projectsEvaluation of grower gain in knowledge and intent to apply practicesEducational materials developed based on information gathered at demonstration siteFruit - a. Outreach for management of spotted lanternfly (SLF) in grapesCreation of educational materials aimed at growers, and field workers on identification, scouting and managementSome materials created for non-English speaking audiencesOutreach events in grape growing regions of NYS using created materialsNewsletter articles and presentations for grower and extension audiencesSLF detection kits created and distributedFruit - b.Review and presentation of biopesticide efficacy for pest management in fruit cropsReview of efficacy information for biopesticides labeled for tree and berry crops and grapesCreation of reports on efficacy informationPresentation of review results through web-based and other resources and presentations to growersNetwork for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA)A series of at least 30 Quickstart tutorials that meet web accessibility requirements and are captioned.An analytics system to capture video usage statistics and important impact metrics for reporting purposesA Spanish language version of one high demand NEWA tool or resource, flagged through detailed user research of intended target audiencesA dedicated community IPM portfolio of digital and web development tools that are available as a resource for outreach to a greater, more diverse cross section of stakeholders in NY and the US.Primary Program Area Priority 5. IPM for Pollinator HealthCreation and distribution of documents on pesticide risks to pollinators, alternatives, pesticide labeling, including print and online resources such as fact sheets, archived webinars, and explanatory videos, in English and SpanishPresentation of information on pollinator health to a wide audience (growers, legislators, public)Development two online courses on pollinator health for pesticide applicatorsDevelopment of a demonstration habitat for outreach and pollinator educationSecondary Program Area Priority 7. IPM in Public HealthDevelop and print infographic and visual tick IPM teaching tools for the publicDevelop "how to" videos for residential IPM tasksPublicize tick infographics to MGVs, CCE. Collect feedback.Create videos that engage public in factual tick informationHold 9 workshops in 3 years demonstrating tick monitoring and raising tick awarenessTeach public about ticks in shorter presentationsCollect feedback from user comments on IPM infographics and Google analytics for viewershipUse polls on social channels to interact with audienceCollect emails of workshop and survey participants and follow up with questions about IPM adoptionSecondary Program Area Priority 7. IPM Training and Implementation in SchoolsDevelop 3+ modules of pesticide applicator School IPM training with PMEP staffDevelop training course, including pesticide safety by PMEP, for school facilities staffPublicize courses in NY to school networksPublicize courses to private and charter schoolsCreate short videos about the benefits of IPM in schools for school communityPublicize school community videos, including through social media?Evaluate effectiveness of training through use, scores on tests and feedback from participants

Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/24

Outputs
Target Audience:Residents of New York State; Dairy producers; Dairy agribusiness; Dairy industry stakeholders; Beef producers; Milk Cooperatives; Farming associations; Veterinarians; Cooperative Extension Educators; Cornell Organic Dairy/ Small Farms Initiative cooperators; Veterinary entomology researchers; Government Agencies (NYSDAM, NYSDEC); Master Gardener volunteers; Lawn and Landscape industry professionals; NYS IPM program staff; Pheromone Trap Network cooperators; Farmers, consultants, processor field staff; Researchers; Cornell faculty and staff; IPM Advisory committees; Greenhouse vegetable growers; Greenhouse ornamental producers & scouts; Christmas tree producers and association (Christmas Tree Farmers Association of NY) Nursery producers Cut flower growers; Pest management industry professionals; Certified pesticide applicators & technicians; School buildings & grounds managers & their staff; School officials; Health Department officials; Municipal officials; Urban commercial farmers Historically underserved urban communities and organizations Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Obj 1: Developed educational materials on nuisance flies, ticks, and lice for dairy and beef cattle. No training or professional development needed. Obj 2: Created online pesticide applicator recertification courses focused on livestock IPM practices. No training or professional development needed. IPM Implementation in Communities Obj 1: Created, enhanced, and promoted multi-platform digital IPM resources. The "What's Bugging You?" webinar series offered 16 sessions covering plant care, invasive species, public health pests, weeds, and more, including 3 sessions in Spanish. Obj 2: Evaluated the impact of new communication strategies to increase awareness and adoption. Improved social media and analytics use to assess outreach effectiveness. Developed a guide for coordinating and running webinar series to help others achieve similar success. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables Obj 1: Managed pheromone trap network. Collaborated with Great Lakes, Maritimes Pest Monitoring Network, and New England Pest Scouting Group to improve pest monitoring techniques. Proposed Sweet Corn Working Group to focus on pest management strategies. Obj 2: Launched educational podcast series on weed management. Direct training provided to farmers, educators, researchers, government, and industry professionals. Positive feedback highlighted the usefulness for Cornell educators working with farmers. Obj 3: Updated vegetable IPM resources. Conducted "Rethinking How We House Our Digital Resources" session to improve CCE team websites and resource organization. Formed a committee to ensure ongoing collaboration and development. Ornamentals Obj 1: Promoted Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol via a demonstration site at Cornell AgriTech. Hosted 3 field days for 59 Christmas tree growers. Conducted tours and open house events for 176 participants on pollinator protection and conservation biocontrol. Fruit Obj 1: Delivered Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) outreach for grape growers. Social media posts (June-September 2024) reached nearly 200,000 individuals, with strong engagement and increased Spanish-speaking participation. Traditional media coverage included over 30 articles (TV and newspaper). Outreach at events reached 1,400 attendees. Obj 2: Reviewed and presented biopesticide efficacy for fruit pest management. Conducted 2 presentations for 89 growers and educators on biopesticide efficacy in fruit crops. Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Obj 1: Developed next-generation online learning resources. Combined webinars, live demos, self-paced tutorials, Help Desk support, and NYSIPM Knowledge Base to provide flexible professional development. Obj 2: Piloted bilingual resource development. Hired a bilingual support specialist to enhance translation, interpretation, and accessibility for diverse users. Obj 3: Strengthened community IPM digital capacity. Focus groups with CCE and Harvest NY educators fostered shared learning. In-person outreach built trust and improved IPM practices in underserved communities. IPM for Pollinator Health Obj 1: Reviewed and developed pesticide-related pollinator protection materials. Outreach and education conducted with schools, master gardeners and pesticide applicators. Obj 2: Created online pesticide applicator courses promoting pollinator health. Courses use for pesticide license credits and IPM traning courses. Obj 3: Demonstrated habitat creation for pollinators. Conducted in-person and virtual tours, workshops, and social media outreach. Shared blog posts highlighting pollinators, beneficial insects, and habitat creation strategies. IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Obj 1: Developed on-demand School IPM pesticide applicator training courses. Focused on structural, public health, food service, and landscape pest management for NY applicators and those in reciprocal states. Obj 2: Created on-demand School IPM courses for facility superintendents and managers. Publicly available courses target public, private, charter, and tribal schools. Enhanced content through Moodle workshops. Participated in 11 regional NY State School Environmental Health workshops to share IPM practices and promote courses. IPM Public Health Obj 1: Expanded "Don't Get Ticked, NY" campaign. Developed and promoted new tick safety materials, ID cards, and removal kits through CCE networks to reduce tick bite risks. Obj 2: Released video resources addressing tick misconceptions. Concise videos shared on multiple platforms to train the public. Obj 3: Provided tick awareness training for schools and municipalities. Hosted 25+ workshops for 1,280 participants, resulting in 1,844 audience contact hours. Shared expertise through NEVBD Tick Academy, trade shows, and NY State School Environmental Health Program. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Obj 1: Develop educational materials on nuisance flies, ticks, and lice for dairy and beef. Materials are being formatted for the web and will be disseminated in 2025. Obj 2: Develop online pesticide applicator recertification courses on livestock IPM practices. Courses are being formatted for the web and will be released in 2025. IPM Implementation in Communities Obj 1: Create, enhance, and promote multi-platform digital IPM resources. Utilized social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr), the NYSIPM website, and the "What's Bugging You?" webinar series to share IPM ideas. Obj 2: Evaluate how communication strategies increase awareness and adoption. Presented outreach outcomes to extension and research colleagues. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables Obj 1: Shared pheromone trap data with the Great Lakes and Maritime Pest Monitoring Network, the Sweet Corn Pheromone Trapping Network blog, and VegEdge. Obj 2: Disseminated weed IPM podcasts via podcast platforms, social media, newsletters, and the NYSIPM website, including Cornell Cooperative Extension Insider. Obj 3: Updated vegetable IPM resources: Presented Organic Vegetable Pest Management (Jan 24, 2024) to 30 attendees. Plant Pathology and NYS IPM (May 9, 2024) reached 700+ participants through the NYS OCM CHIP Academy. Ornamentals Obj 1: Promoted Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol through a demonstration site at Cornell AgriTech: Outreach included listserv emails, blogs, social media, and in-person/virtual presentations. Fruit Obj 1: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) prevention and management in grapes: Social media posts (2024 season) reached 167,549 individuals, with 15,089 engagements and 13,319 link clicks. Quoted in over 30 media articles (TV/newspaper). Onsite displays and events reached 1,200+ individuals. Obj 2: Reviewed and presented biopesticide efficacy for fruit pest management: Biopesticide efficacy summaries are online: Biopesticide Efficacy Summaries. Promoted through blogs and presentations. Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Obj 1: Developed next-generation online learning resources for pesticide applicators. Results shared through CCE specialists, one-on-one meetings, and trusted networks. Obj 2: Piloted bilingual resource development. Collaborated with bilingual specialists to engage diverse communities. Obj 3: Strengthened community IPM digital capacity. Delivered in-person training and listening sessions with underserved communities and extension colleagues. IPM for Pollinator Health Obj 1: Reviewed and developed pesticide-related pollinator protection materials. Outreach targeted farm employees and students (elementary/middle school). Obj 2: Promoted online pesticide applicator courses through the PSEP Online Courses platform. Obj 3: Established habitat demonstration sites: Promoted via blog posts, social media, in-person tours, and virtual presentations. IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Obj 1: Developed on-demand School IPM pesticide applicator courses. Promoted courses as a flexible way to earn certification credits. Obj 2: Created on-demand School IPM learning courses for facility superintendents and managers. Partnered with NY Board of Cooperative Educational Services and NYSIR to promote courses to school officials, principals, and decision-makers. IPM Public Health Obj 1: Expanded "Don't Get Ticked, New York" campaign. Obj 2: Developed video resources addressing tick misconceptions. Obj 3: Delivered tick awareness workshops for schools and municipalities: Results shared with arborists, school/municipal officials, landscapers, pest management professionals, parks staff, and 4-H camp directors. Outreach included tick ID cards, removal kits, videos, hands-on training, lectures, tabling, and site visits. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Obj 1: Developed educational materials on nuisance flies, ticks, and lice for dairy and beef cattle, including: Online guide for fly management. Livestock pest alert blog. Asian Longhorned Tick website, ID/management card, and two short videos. Livestock tick reporting system for identification support. Obj 2: Created two online recertification courses: Management Alternatives for Controlling Flies on Cattle Tick Management for Dairy and Beef Cattle IPM Implementation in Communities Obj 1: Multi-platform digital IPM resources Hosted 16 "What's Bugging You?" webinars (3 in Spanish) with 10,596 registrants, 1,394 attendees, and 4,861 video views. Published a guide to accessible virtual outreach. Released NYSIPM and rodent IPM videos. Expanded the IPM Image Gallery to 5,000+ items with 2M+ views. Obj 2: Evaluated communication strategies' impact 54.8% adopted IPM practices post-webinars; 92.5% learned something new, and 89.7% recommended events. Biocontrol webpage redesign increased traffic and accessibility for public and Spanish-speaking users. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables Obj 1: Managed pheromone trap network (May-Sept 2024 for sweet corn; June-Sept for dry beans). Obj 2: Released 5 podcast episodes on weed management (1,000 listens) covering no-till, tarping, herbicide challenges, and glyphosate risks vs. hazards. Obj 3: Updated vegetable resources: New Western Bean Cutworm factsheet and revised Pheromone Traps for Sweet Corn factsheet. Added Hemp Crop Profile and resources for emerging pests. Ornamentals Obj 1: Promoted Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol at Cornell AgriTech demo site: Collected budbreak and NEWA weather data (2020-2024) for improving fungicide application timing. Held annual field days (59 attendees total). Initiated efficacy study of chlorothalonil applications based on budbreak timing. Sampled insects from wildflower plantings (2022-2024). Obj 2: Demonstrated species/cultivars with reduced pest/disease issues and conservation biocontrol benefits through annual outreach events. Fruit Obj 1: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) outreach in grapes: Updated SLF national distribution maps for NYS growers. Participated in 4 grower meetings, sharing IPM strategies. Obj 2: Updated biopesticide efficacy summaries for arthropod and disease management in berries, grapes, and tree fruit. Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Obj 1: Launched four digital resources: Microclimates, Small Growers, EIQ Calculator, and NYSIPM Reporting. Obj 2: Developed bilingual infrastructure for Small Growers platform to support future expansion. Obj 3: Addressed Community IPM needs via Small Growers platform and in-person meetups in Buffalo and NYC. IPM for Pollinator Health Obj 1: Reviewed and developed pesticide-related pollinator protection materials. Obj 2: Completed online pesticide applicator courses promoting pollinator health via the Pesticide Safety Education Program platform. Obj 3: Habitat demonstration sites: Hosted 176 visitors at Cornell AgriTech plantings and 338 attendees through Geneva BID events. Provided pollinator habitat guidance online, including Spanish resources. Published habitat-related posts on Biocontrol Bytes. Cornell students installed campus pollinator gardens with signage and public outreach events. IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Obj 1: Developed 4 on-demand pesticide applicator courses: Structural & Rodent Pest Control, Rodent Management, School Kitchens, and Pesticides and Schools (pending system upgrades). Obj 2: Created 3 on-demand IPM courses for school decision-makers: What is IPM and Why is it Important for NY Schools Developing an IPM Program for School Buildings Pesticides and Schools IPM Public Health Obj 1: Expanded Don't Get Ticked, NY campaign: Developed 6 inclusive tick safety posters for athletes, hikers, golfers, and others. Updated tick ID card to include invasive tick species. Distributed tick removal kits at events. Obj 2: Published videos addressing tick misconceptions, including winter activity, roadside avoidance, and clothing treatments. Obj 3: Conducted 25+ tick safety workshops and field training sessions for schools and municipalities. Promoted tick awareness at 10+ public events with kits and ID cards. Project Coordination Collaboration across NYSIPM, PSEP, and extension staff ensured timely digital resource launches and bilingual platform development. Input from Buffalo and NYC communities guided resource creation to meet diverse IPM needs effectively.

Publications

  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cho, CYL., Crowther, S., Stratton, A., Olmstead, D., and Poveda, K. 2024. Validation of degree day threshold for Delia platura first emergence in New York State. Crop Protection. Early access. DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2024.107011.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Olaya-Arenas, P., Cho, PYL., Olmstead, D., DiPaola, A., Crowther, S., Degni, J., Miller, J., Gabriel, A., Stanyard, M., Zuefle, M., Letham, J., and Poveda, K. 2024. Degree-day models for predicting adult Delia platura (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) spring flight and first emergence in New York State. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117 (5): 2181-2185. DOI: 10.1093/jee/toae148.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Strickland, D.A., Ayer, K.M., Olmstead, D.L., and Cox, K.D. 2023. Refining management of apple powdery mildew in New York State with weather-based fungicide application timing programs. Plant Disease. 107 (5): 1425-1432. DOI10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1825-RE
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Olaya-Arenas, Paola, Crowther, Shea, Degni, Janice, DiPaola, Anna, Elliott-Vidaurri, Lilly V., Gabriel, Aaron, Leeser, Jacob, Luttermoser, Tim, MacKenzie, Laura, Miller, Jeff, Myers, Holly, ONeil, Kitty, Peng, Angela, Rooney, Olivia, Rusinek, Teresa, Schroeder, Hayley, Smith, Erik A., Stanyard, Mike, Wise, Ken, Zuefle, Marion and Poveda, Katja. "Monitoring adult Delia platura (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) in New York State corn fields using blue and yellow sticky cards" Florida Entomologist, vol. 107, no. 1, 2024, pp. 20240015. https://doi.org/10.1515/flaent-2024-0015
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Gouge, DH., Lame, ML., Stock, TW., Rose, LF., Hurley, JA., Lerman,DL., Shakunthala, N., Nelson, M A., Gangloff-Kaufmann, JL., McSherry, L, Connett, JF., Graham, L, Green, TA. (2023) Improving Environmental Health in Schools. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care (Vol 53. Issue 4) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2023.101407
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: New York State Climate Impacts Assessment Chapter 03: Agriculture Aller, D., Chatrchyan, A. M., Calixto, A., Cummings, J., Ortiz-Bobea, A., Peck, G., Schouten, J., Weikert, B., Wolters, E., & Stevens, A. (2024). New York State Climate Impacts Assessment Chapter 03: Agriculture. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 168. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.15192
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Integrated Pest Management Outreach and Insights on the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly in New York State. Brian Eshenaur, Jacob Leeser, Jody Benedict, and Carrie Carmenatty. New York State Integrated Pest Management, Cornell University at Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY 14456. Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America, EntoQuest September, 2024.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Neonicotinoid insecticide alternatives. Calixto, A. Poveda, K, Nault, B., Wickings, K., Wise, K., Seaman, A., Zuefle, M., Olmstead, D. 2023. https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/research-initiatives/current-projects/alternatives-neonic-insecticides
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Kikkert, J. Brown, R. Brown, D. Bornt, C. and Zuefle, M.E. 2024. Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn and Other High-Value Agricultural Crops. Cornell Vegetable Program, Cornell University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. Fall Management for Late Blight. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:23.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. Fall Management for Late Blight. CNY CCE Madison County Newsletter 10/2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:21.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:20.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:19.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:18.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:17.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:16.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:15.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. and Lamb, E.M., Growing perennial wildflowers from seed, Biocontrol Bytes. Cornell University. March 19, 2024. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2024/03/19/growing-perennial-wildflowers-from-seed/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. November 6, 2024. Web. (17 blog posts) https://sweetcorn.nysipm.cornell.edu/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wise, K, L. (2024) NYSIPM Dairy and Livestock Pest Weekly News for Producers (10 summer blog posts) https://blogs.cornell.edu/ipmwpr/author/klw24-2/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:14.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:13.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:12.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:11.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:10.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:9.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2024. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 20:8.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2023. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 19:22.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2024-2025 NYSDAM Quarter #2 Report (July to September). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-reports/fy-2024-2025-report-2/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2024-2025 NYSDEC Quarter #2 Report (July to September). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdec/fy-2024-2025-report-2/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2024-2025 NYSDAM Quarter #1 Report (April to June). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-reports/fy-2024-2025-report-1/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2024-2025 NYSDEC Quarter #1 Report (April to June). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdec/fy-2024-2025-report-1/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. FY 2023-2024 NYSDAM Annual Report. https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-annual-report-2023-2024/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2023-2024 NYSDAM Quarter #4 Report (January to March). HYPERLINK "https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-quarterly-reports/fy-2023-2024-report-4/" https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-quarterly-reports/fy-2023-2024-report-4/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2024. 2023-2024 NYSDEC Quarter #4 Report (January to March). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdec/fy-2023-2024-report-4/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2023. 2023-2024 NYSDAM Quarter #3 Report (October to December). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdam-quarterly-reports/fy-2023-2024-report-3/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Cornell Integrated Pest Management. 2023. 2023-2024 NYSDEC Quarter #3 Report (October to December). https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipmreports/nysdec/nysdec-fy-2023-2024-report-3/. Websites
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wise, K.L, Tolz, H., Benedick, J. and Lesser, J., (2024) Dairy and Beef Integrated Pest Management Online Guide
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Lampman, J. (2023). Asian Longhorned Tick Webpage. https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/whats-bugging-you/longhorned-tick
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Lamb, E. (2023) Cornell Cutflowers webpage, https://blogs.cornell.edu/cutflowers/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R., editor, (2024) Biocontrol Agent Profiles from NYSIPM. Some profiles were published before 8/31/2024, and additional profiles have been published since (and will continue to be published). Available online at: https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/eco-resilience/biocontrol/biocontrol-agents
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Olmstead, D.L. 2023. Small Growers Decision Support Platform. https://smallgrowers.nysipm.org.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Olmstead, D.L., and ONeill, S. 2024. Microclimates Research Platform. https://microclimates.nysipm.org.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Kihata, N. (M. E. Zuefle, A. Seaman, and J. Benedict.). 2024. Western Bean Cutworm. Available online at: https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/fact-sheets/western-bean-cutworm-vegetable-fact-sheet
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Kihata, N. (M. E. Zuefle, A. Seaman, and J. Benedict.). 2024. Pheromone Traps Effective Tools for Monitoring Lepidopterous Insect Pests of Sweet Corn. Available online at: https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/fact-sheets
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. and H. Grab. (2022). 2023 Crop Profile for Hemp in New York State. National IPM Database. https://ipmdata.ipmcenters.org/source_report.cfm?sectionid=30&controltypeid=0&sourceid=2485
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Frye, M.J. and A. Dunn. 2023 Quick Guide to Developing and Delivering an Accessible Virtual Public Outreach Program https://cornell.app.box.com/v/accessible-virtual-programming
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Pinto, A.F., Calixto, A.C., G�mez, M.I., Acevedo, F.E., Eshenaur, B.C., and Centinari, M. 2024. Economic Impact of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma Delicauta, Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the Two Largest Grape Production Areas of New York. Selected paper presented at the Entomology Society Association (ESA) annual meeting Phoenix, Arizona, November 10-13, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Tour, Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, Flowers that feed friendly insects. 8 participants. Sep 21, 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Tour, Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, Intro to conservation biocontrol. 64 participants = 64. Oct 18, 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Home and Farm Integrated Pest Management, CCE Ulster, Kingston, NY, Welcoming Beneficial Insects. 27 participants. Jan 24, 2024.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. 128th Annual Vermont Tree Fruit growers Association Meeting, University of Vermont & Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association, Middlebury, VT (presented virtually). Biopesticides 101. 75 participants. Feb 14, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Home Gardening Webinar Lecture Series, CCE Westchester, Zoom, Recognizing insect natural enemies of pests. 32 participants. May 8, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. 2024 NYSIPM Annual Conference on Fruit IPM for the Home Garden and Landscape, NYSIPM, Altamont, NY. Beneficial Insects  Recognizing and Feeding. 90 participants. Jun 27, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Blueprint Geneva Summer Youth Program, Blueprint Geneva, Geneva, NY. Recognizing good bugs in the garden. 9 participants Aug 15, 2024
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. 2024 Christmas Tree IPM Field Day, NYSIPM, Geneva, NY. Beneficial insects and Christmas trees. 25 participants. Aug 15, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Silver, A.R. Honeoye Community Garden Summer Program, Honeoye Community Garden, Honeoye, NY. Good bugs in the garden. 15 participants. Aug 26, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dunn-Siver, A.R. Sustainable Landscapes Lunch & Learn: Summer Ecological Gardening Practices, CCE, Zoom. If you plant it, they will come. 60 participants. Jun 26, 2024.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Corredor,D. and Calixto. A. Pesticide use effects on beneficial arthropods in apple orchards. Selected paper presented at the Entomology Society Association (ESA) annual meeting Phoenix, Arizona, November 10-13, 2024.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Corredor, D., and A. Calixto. Revamping of the environmental impact quotient: A tool to indicate potential pesticide risk. Selected poster presented at the Entomology Society Association (ESA) annual meeting Phoenix, Arizona, November 10-13, 2024.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2024 Citation: Pinto, A., Eshenaur, B., Acevedo, F., Calixto, A., Centinari, M. and Gomez, M. Assessing the Potential Economic Impacts of Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicauta, Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) Infestations on Grape Production in New York State. Journal of Integrated Pest Management.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Carmenatty, Carrie. 2024. New York State Integrated Pest Management Winter Newsletter. NYSIPM. 01/24.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Carmenatty, Carrie. 2024. New York State Integrated Pest Management Spring Newsletter. NYSIPM. 04/24.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Carmenatty, Carrie. 2024. New York State Integrated Pest Management Summer Newsletter. NYSIPM. 07/24
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Carmenatty, Carrie. 2024. New York State Integrated Pest Management Fall Newsletter


Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

Outputs
Target Audience:Residents of New York State; Dairy producers; Dairy agribusiness; Dairy industry stakeholders; Beef producers; Milk Cooperatives; Farming associations; Veterinarians; Cooperative Extension Educators; Cornell Organic Dairy/ Small Farms Initiative cooperators; Veterinary entomology researchers; Government Agencies (NYSDAM, NYSDEC); Master Gardener volunteers; Pest management industry; Lawn and Landscape industry; NYS IPM program staff; Pheromone Trap Network cooperators; Farmers, consultants, processor field staff; Farm employees; Researchers; Cornell faculty and staff; IPM Advisory committees; Greenhouse vegetable growers; Greenhouse ornamental producers & scouts; Christmas tree producers; Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) staff; Pest management industry professionals; Certified pesticide applicators & technicians; School buildings & grounds managers & their staff; School officials Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Participation in professional meetings (Entomological Society of America, Weed Society, Plant Pathology Society) • 9th Annual NYSIPM Annual Conference - Biological Control: Partners in the Garden • NYSIPM Seminar series (4 during the Fall 2022 and 3 during Spring 2023) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? We have disseminated information and outcomes of work in 19 presentations or workshops in Community IPM with 3,914 participants and 4,962 contact hours. Made over 74 responses to individual pest control inquiries from the public. Community IPM specialists were quoted in regional and national media 14 times on subjects including rodents, grubs, ticks, stink bugs, head lice, spiders and general home pests. The "What's Bugging You- First Fridays" webinars continue once a month. NYSIPM Academic seminars, 8 total for the reporting period Trap catch data was shared with the Great Lakes and Maritime Pest Monitoring Network. Shared historical data (1993-2022) with Katja Poveda for a landscape analysis of trapping results. Spotted Lanternfly's Workshop Over45 attendeesfromseveral states and Canadawere represented at this new event hosted by NYSIPM. In-person, online, virtual presentations, podcasts for NEWA extension and outreach. Presented 11 times on school IPM and tabled 11 workshops hosted by the NY School Environmental Health Steering Committee around NY State. 470 people attended 18 presentations on tick awareness, safety and management for 568 contact hours. Participants in all workshops received Tick Removal kits consisting of tweezers, hand lens, mirror, alcohol swabs and the Don't Get Ticked, NY Tick ID card. Media Appearances Article on Sage Alpha Gal website: "Ticked Off? 8 Easy and Effective Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard" https://sagealphagal.com/how-to-keep-ticks-out-of-your-yard/ "Long Island's warmer winter may bring insects, ticks and other bugs to your house a little earlier than usual" Joan Gralla, March 22, 2023.https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/insects-migrate-north-early-global-warming-y13yv78t "Long Island tick season made worse by warm weather, spread of the lone star tick, experts say", Lisa Colangelo, May 15, 2023https://www.newsday.com/news/health/tick-season-lone-star-long-island-osnifu1r Over 150 media appearances (radio, TV newsmedia, newspapers, podcasts) in English and Spanish about Spotted lanternfly What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. IPM Implementation in Animal Ag All updates to the Cornell Guide for IPM for Dairy and Beef will be completed in 2024. The two courses on IPM for cattle ticks, lice and mites and non-pesticide fly trapping technology will be completed in 2024 2. IPM Implementation in Communities Increase photographs and content in the IPM Image Gallery, including links to the NYSIPM website and details. Create at least three new videos for community IPM issues Move more community IPM educational resources to modern digital infographics NYSIPM and PMEP will create fact sheets and presentations on risk awareness for chemical and nonchemical pest management practices. We will seek a method to evaluate digital media, compared with older print resources, for impact. We will more heavily promote digital resources through social media to build audiences, targeting New Yorkers and the region with timely messages. 3, IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables: Trapping will continue until the third week of September. We will monitor the hybrid European corn borer at 7 sites to determine its prevalence in NY. Additional podcast interviews have been scheduled with Dr. Eric Gallandt on ecologically-based weed seedbank management; Dr. Sonja Birthisel on her recent review of how weed management will be affected by climate change; and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators Hans Walter-Peterson, Alice Wise, and Dr. Andrew Senesac on weed management challenges and opportunities in New York grape production systems. Ornamentals: Continue collecting and analyzing budbreak, bloom, insect and disease data at Cornell AgriTech plots Determine if Douglas fir needlecast pesticide trial is possible, and if so, carry it out Assess future plans for the Christmas tree and beneficial habitat plots to expand the knowledge base they can provide Fruits: Develop scouting factsheet (English and Spanish) for vineyard pruners. Will be released December 2023. NEWA: Complete an updated NEWA Pesticide Applicator Course. Onboard the Community IPM team to the NYSIPM Help Desk Platform. Complete an interactive digital resource for 'How to Get Bedbugs Out of Your Belongings". 4. IPM for Pollinator Health Develop factsheets (English and Spanish) in collaboration with the Cornell Pollinator Network Develop factsheets about EIQ use about pesticide selection andpollinator protection 5. IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Finish three pesticide applicator course material, including test questions and build courses in the Moodle platform. Apply for credits from NY state and cooperating states. Learn Teachable platform and build three courses for school administrators that focus on the whys and how-to of creating and maintaining a school IPM program. Begin to advertise courses, including a credential (certificate) for school administrators. 6. IPM Public Health Increase tick awareness posts on social media at strategic times of the year when ticks are active. Commission graphics for the emerging gulf coast tick and a poster of all illustrated species in our series. Complete the series of tick myth busting videos. Purchase materials and assemble additional Tick Removal kits to be handed out at workshops. Obtain materials needed to hold more School Tick IPM Workshops, such as flannel cloth, glue, rope and weights for participants to make their own drag cloths.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? IPM Implementation in Animal Ag Developed educational materials on nuisance flies, ticks, and lice for dairy and beef, including updating the Cornell IPM Guide for Dairy Cattle with beef IPM and new images. Worked on online pesticide applicator recertification courses on IPM for cattle ticks, lice, mites, and non-pesticide trapping technology for managing flies on cattle. Conducted live fly-trapping demonstrations at a dairy farm. IPM Implementation in Communities Created and promoted multi-platform digital IPM resources, including the IPM Image Gallery with photos, videos, and followers. Conducted educational videos and seminars on topics like bed bugs, ticks in winter, and job opportunities in Community IPM. Evaluated the reach and engagement of social media outreach. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables: Established a pheromone trap network for pests like European corn borer moths. Published a podcast episode on weed management in organic winter squash and scheduled interviews on ecologically-based weed seedbank management and weed management challenges in grape production. Updated Vegetable IPM resources and completed an online pesticide applicator course on Late Blight. Ornamentals: Promoted Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol through a demonstration site at Cornell AgriTech, collecting data and conducting trials. Planted beneficial habitat for wild bees, trained interns, and presented at the ESA on establishing habitat for beneficial insects. Fruits: Conducted extensive outreach on Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) IPM, including presentations, targeted trapping, and maintaining an SLF distribution map. Organized SLF outreach meetings and workshops, participated in the SLF Summit, and developed scouting factsheets for vineyard pruners. Reviewed and presented biopesticide efficacy for pest management in grapes and other crops. NEWA: Developed next-generation online learning resources and online pesticide applicator courses for various pests and diseases. Worked on bilingual resource development and a digital capacity project for Community IPM outreach. Improved existing models and added new models for pests like alfalfa weevil, seedcorn maggot, Western bean cutworm, white mold in beans, spotted lanternfly, and conifer pests. IPM for Pollinator Health Reviewed and developed pesticide-related pollinator protection materials, updating the web-based decision support system EIQ with new products and parameters. Worked on online pesticide applicator courses to promote pollinator health through IPM. Created habitat demonstration sites with raised beds featuring plants that support pollinators and natural enemies of pests. 5.IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Assembled pesticide applicator course materials for different categories and gathered resources for a School IPM On-Demand Learning Course targeting facilities superintendents and managers. Prepared important resources and materials for New York (NY) State school administrators and explored the Teachable.com platform for online courses. IPM Public Health Increased efforts in the "Don't Get Ticked, New York" campaign and discovered the presence of Asian longhorned ticks in NY for the first time on livestock and pigs. Created video resources to combat tick misconceptions and conducted training workshops on tick awareness for schools, municipalities, and gardening groups.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Carmenatty, C. NYSIPMs Gangloff-Kaufmann Named to State Working Group on Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2022/09/15/gangloff-kaufmann-named-to-state-working-group/ Think IPM Blog. Cornell University 14, September 2022.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Frye, M. Every [trapped] Mouse Tells a Story. The Voice [Newsletter]. January 2023. New York Pest Management Association. PP 7,8.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Gangloff-Kaufmann, J.L. Can a Cockroach be Cute? Meet the Tawny Field Cockroach. https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2023/05/22/can-a-cockroach-be-cute-meet-the-tawny-field-cockroach/ Think IPM Blog, May 22, 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. 2022. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 18:21.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.6.22. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. October 10, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.13.22. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. October 10, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. 2022. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 18:22.
  • Type: Books Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Katzman, I., Dunn, A.R., Lamb, E.M., Anderson, S., Gonzalez, Y. (2022) Pocket Guide to Beneficial Insects on NYC Farms, NYSIPM. https://cornell.app.box.com/v/beneficial-insect-pocket-guide
  • Type: Books Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Katzman, I., Dunn, A.R., Lamb, E.M., Anderson, S., Gonzalez, Y. (2022) Gu�a de Bolsillo: Insectos ben�ficos en las granjas de la ciudad d Nueva York, NYSIPM.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Olmstead, D., Olaya-Arenas, P., Poveda, K. 2023. A New Cultural Control Alternative for Seedcorn Maggot (SCM) in New York State Field Crop Production. https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/research-initiatives/current-projects/new-cultural-control-alternative-seedcorn-maggot-scm-new-york-state-field-crop-production
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.20.22. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. October 10, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Network Report Blog. Cornell University. October 10, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M. E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 5.30.23. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. June 5, 2023. Web.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: " Dunn, A.R. 2023. Protect pollinators and natural enemies of pests, choose pesticides carefully. Cornell University, 3 March 2023. Accessed 6 April 2023. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2023/03/03/protect-pollinators-and-natural-enemies-of-pests-choose-pesticides-carefully/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: " Dunn, A.R. 2023. Fall is for planting&These resources can help. Cornell University, 27 Sept 2022https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2023/03/03/protect-pollinators-and-natural-enemies-of-pests-choose-pesticides-carefully/. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2022/09/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Updated series of pages on Creating Beneficial Insect Habitat describing practical steps for creating habitat the conserves beneficial insectshttps://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/eco-resilience/beneficial-insects/creating-beneficial-insect-habitat
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Dunn, A.R. 2023. Fall is for planting&These resources can help. Cornell University, 27 Sept 2022https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2023/03/03/protect-pollinators-and-natural-enemies-of-pests-choose-pesticides-carefully/. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2022/09/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Helms, M., Centrella, M. 2022. Who Can Apply Pesticides in Schools. https://psep.cce.cornell.edu/fact-sheets/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Lampman, J. " Asian Longhorned Tick Capital Region PRISM Assessment Report https://www.capitalregionprism.org/uploads/8/1/4/0/81407728/capital_region_prism_final_report_-_alt_surveys.pdf
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: " Vogels, C. B., Brackney, D. E., Dupuis, A. P., Robich, R. M., Fauver, J. R., Brito, A. F., Williams, S.C., Anderson, J.F., Lubelczyk, C.B., Lange, R.E., Pruinski, M.A., Kramer, L.D., Gangloff-Kaufmann, J.L., Goodman, L.B., Baele, G., Smith, R.P., Armstrong, P.M., Ciota, A.T., Dellicour, S., Grubaugh, N. D. (2023). Phylogeographic reconstruction of the emergence and spread of Powassan virus in the northeastern United States. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(16), e2218012120. https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2218012120
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: " Foley, N., Balamurali, S., Lampman, J., Gangloff-Kaufman, J., Eastwood, G., Cumbie, A. N., Mader, E. & Harrington, L. C. (2023). New York State Tick Blitz: harnessing community-based science to understand range expansion of ticks. Journal of Medical Entomology, tjad039. https://academic.oup.com/jme/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jme/tjad039/7117821
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Rachel H. Norris, Oshneil S. Baker, Edwin R. Burgess, Aaron Tarone, Alec Gerry, Rebecca T. Trout Fryxell, Nancy C. Hinkle, Cassandra Olds, David Boxler, Kenneth L. Wise, Erika T. Machtinger, Jeffrey G. Scott, Selection for, and characterization of, fluralaner resistance in the house fly, Musca domestica, Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, Volume 191, 2023,
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: New - New York State Integrated Pest Management Website 2023. https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: � Carmenatty, C. NYSIPMs Gangloff-Kaufmann Named to State Working Group on Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2022/09/15/gangloff-kaufmann-named-to-state-working-group/ Think IPM Blog. Cornell University 14, September 2022.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: https://blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2023/05/22/can-a-cockroach-be-cute-meet-the-tawny-field-cockroach/ Think IPM Blog, May 22, 2023.


Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

Outputs
Target Audience:Residents of New York State; Dairy producers; Dairy agribusiness; Dairy industry stakeholders; Beef producers; Milk Cooperatives; Farming associations; Veterinarians; Cooperative Extension Educators; Cornell Organic Dairy/ Small Farms Initiative cooperators; Veterinary entomology researchers; Government Agencies (NYSDAM, NYSDEC); Master Gardener volunteers; Pest management industry; Lawn and Landscape industry; NYS IPM program staff; Pheromone Trap Network cooperators; Farmers, consultants, processor field staff; Researchers; Cornell faculty and staff; IPM Advisory committees; Greenhouse vegetable growers; Greenhouse ornamental producers & scouts; Christmas tree producers; Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) staff; Pest management industry professionals; Certified pesticide applicators & technicians; School buildings & grounds managers & their staff; School officials Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Training activities Participation duringthe 10th International IPM Symposium includedorganizing and hosting sessions ("Using active learning to enhance your IPM programming", "Managing rodents using multiple control tactics"). NYSIPM Annual Conference - Vegetable IPM: Gardening from the ground up Professional development NYSIPM Seminar series (4during the Fall 2021 and 3 during Spring 2022) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?1- IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Blogs, newletters, reports and social media 2- IPM Implementation in Communities Reports and social media 3- IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Ornamentals Farmer to Farmer Conference, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Zoom, Recognizing natural enemies, participants = 30, length in hours = 0.33, total contact hours = 9.9, November 3, 2021 2022 Empire State Producers Expo, Cornell, virtual, Know your friends: Recognizing common natural enemies of pests, participants = 35, length in hours = 0.33, total contact hours = 11.55, February 24, 2022 Natural Enemies: Partners in the Garden, NYS IPM, Virtual, Planning for success in attracting natural enemies, participants = 40, length in hours = 2, total contact hours = 80, March 15, 2022 Food Forest and Ecological Gardening Field Day, Cornell Garden-Based Learning Program (Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Coordinators, Candor NY, participants = 40, length in hours = 1 hour for each group (4 groups), total contact hours = 40, April 30, 2022 Fruit Three presentations were delivered to NYS juice and wine grape producers Jan- March of 2022 to prepare growers for the management needs anticipated with Spotted Lanternfly infestations. 180 producers were reached. Shared berry biopesticide efficacy resource via email list and virtual meeting of the Cornell Fruit Program Work Team (25 people) Online open access availability; in-person trainings and workshops by NYSIPM faculty and staff, Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists, and NEWA coordinators in each of our 20 US member states. 4- IPM for Pollinator Health Sharing progress of new and existing habitat demonstration sites via social media 5- IPM Training and Implementation in Schools While this project does not yet have results, we have disseminated the plan to a variety of school officials in NY to generate and gauge interest in such courses. 6- IPM Public Health We have disseminated results of our workshops in reports to funders and through social media. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1- IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Produce the draft for the dairy and beef cattle tick facsheets (English and Spanish) 2- IPM Implementation in Communities Create at least five videos and infographics from existing IPM materials and fact sheets on risk of management techniques, with CCE-PSEP. Continue adding content to the IPM Image Gallery. WBYFF continues with monthly webinars on poplar topics, as we grow this audience. Spanish language materials to be added. 3- IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables Trapping will continue until the third week of September. In addition to the usual traps, we will also monitor black light traps at two locations. This will help determine if European corn borer numbers are accurately reflected in the pheromone trap catch numbers that we receive. We will also continue to monitor the hybrid European corn borer at 5 sites to determine its prevalence in NY. Ornamentals Continue collecting budbreak, bloom, insect and disease data. Analyze results for disseminating to interested communities. 2022 Biocontrol Habitat Open House and Christmas Tree Field Days in August, evaluations from attendees. Spring 2023 - testing alternatives to chlorothalonil for Swiss needle cast, year 1 Fruit Expand extension and outreach to those counties where grapes are grown and expected to be impacted by SLF. Expand outreach to agricultural workers to facilitate early detection and rapid response. Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Fruits - Update summary of biopesticide efficacy for disease and arthropod pests of grapes and hops (last updated in 2019) Collaborate with colleagues in Extension who can identify existing Spanish language outreach and extension digital needs for bilingual resource development. Examples include the Cornell Small Farms Program and CCE farm worker programs. 4- IPM for Pollinator Health CCE-PSEP will work with the Cornell Pollinator Network to developcommodity-specific Decision-Making Guides to assist growers in helping to select pesticides that pose the least risk to pollinators, where possible. Collaborate with CCE-PSEP to develop applicator recertification courses focused on pollinator health. Add interpretive signs to facilitate self-guided tours, including at Cornell AgriTech's August 2022 Open House. 5- IPM Training and Implementation in Schools While this project does not yet have results, we have disseminated the plan to a variety of school officials in NY to generate and gauge interest in such courses. 6- IPM Public Health Coursework will be developed for both types of courses. Work with CCE-PSEP to place materials into Moodle and obtain required NYSDEC credits, as well as accreditation for other states. Teachable platform account will be set up, the platform will be learned and two courses will be developed for school facilities administrators. We will promote the hands-on School Tick IPM workshops and hold this workshop wherever requested, including a session scheduled for October 2022. Our graphic designer will illustrate new emerging (invasive) tick species and create a secondary tick ID card to accompany the original version. Videos on myths associated with ticks will be developed and promoted on social media channels and in presentations.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1- IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture Obj 1: Develop educational materials on nuisance flies, ticks, and lice for dairy and beef Working on a dairy and beef cattle tick factsheet. Collecting images and video for developing the IPM Guide for Cattle. Have a rough draft in development. Obj 2: Online pesticide applicator recertification courses about livestock IPM practices. Collecting images for developing Moodle Courses for IPM for Cattle 2- IPM Implementation in Communities Obj 1: Create, enhance, and promote multi-platform digital IPM resources "What's Bugging You?" website is completed. Created 13 illustrations for "What's Bugging You?" page,added information on +40 new pest species. Continued digital outreach series What's Bugging You First Fridays, hosted 10 events, including one CCE-PSEP (formerly PMEP).Recorded and subtitled each event and published on YouTube. Registered for online events: 2,573; attended: 498; Video views: 1,789 Our writer continued preparation of the first 5 chapters of the Home & Garden Guidefor publication. IPM Image Gallery (on Flickr) contains 4,714 photos and videos and has collected 1,622,193 total views. ??Obj 2: Evaluate how new communication strategies increase awareness and adoption NYSIPM has hired a communications specialist and a digital analyst to help in the promotion of NYSIPM digital resources and to perform analytics on increased awareness and impact. Infrastructure will be in place to perform needed analytics to evaluate impact. 3- IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Vegetables Obj 1: Pheromone trap network Trapping for 2021 ended on September 21, 2021 and began again late May 2022. European corn borer moths from 2021 were collected for molecular analysis. All cooperators were contacted in the spring of 2022. Ordered new supplies and traps were set in late May with first reports coming in on May 31, 2022. Obj 2: Weed IPM podcast Lining up guests to interview for the podcast. Interviews with guest speakers and topics have been scheduled, including herbicide trials at Cornell University, research on using electrical systems to control weeds, effects of extreme weather on weed management, and a comparison of the state of weed control in ENY vs WNY vegetable systems. Recorded a new episodehighlighting the results of different IPM systems in winter squash. Obj 3: Updates of Vegetable IPM resources; online pesticide applicator course In progress Ornamentals Obj 1: Promoting Christmas tree IPM and conservation biocontrol through demonstration site at Cornell AgriTech. Budbreak data for Christmas trees collected weekly starting 5/11/2022. Bloom data for habitat plots collected weekly in Fall 2021 through Oct 2021 and starting 5/6/2022. Monthly insect trapping with pan and pitfall traps and sweep netting continued through September 2021 and started May 2022. Disease pressure on Christmas trees - Based on tree survival in fall 2021 - trees tested positive for Phytothphora root rot. Swiss needlecast prevalence evaluated in spring 2022. Significant progress made on a new conifer insect pest tracking tool to be launched on the NYSIPM NEWA platform (https://newa.cornell.edu) by August 2022. ? Fruits Obj 1: Outreach for prevention and management of Spotted Lanternfly in grapes A spotted lanternfly risk assessment tool was added to the NYSIPM NEWA platform (https://newa.cornell.edu/spotted-lanternfly) 109 users accessed this new resource resulting in 386 unique pageviews and 0.7 online contact hours during this reporting period.Three presentations were delivered to NYS juice and wine grape producers Jan- March 2022 to prepare growers for the management needs anticipated with Spotted Lanternfly infestations. 180 producers were reached.Lists of insecticides for SLF on grapes in NYS were established, posted on our NYSIPM website and updated as new products became available in the Fall and winter of 2021-22 Obj 2: Review and presentation of biopesticide efficacy for pest management in fruit Completed summary of biopesticide efficacy trials for diseases and arthropod pests on berry crops. Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Obj 1: Next-generation online learning resources; online pesticide applicator course. 25 insect pest, plant disease, and weather risk assessment tools were added to the new NYSIPM NEWA platform. This includes 13 apple tools, 3 grape tools, 2 field crop tools, and 7 vegetable tools. 1265 online outreach hours were achieved with 20892 users in the US during this reporting period. US. 27 articles were written to complement short tutorial videos produced for self-guided learning through the NEWA Knowledge Base (https://newa.zendesk.com). 51.2 online training hours were achieved with 1182 users during this reporting period. Significant progress was also made toward completion of a conifer insect pest tracking tool that will be launched on the NYSIPM NEWA platform by August 2022. Obj 2: Bilingual resource development pilot project In progress Obj 3: Community IPM digital capacity project NYSIPM hired a Digital Applications Specialist to build cross-program capacity new digital outreach and extension projects, reduce redundant efforts across program areas, and maximize available resources to reach more audiences online and through alternative digital means. 4- IPM for Pollinator Health Obj 1: Review and Develop Pesticide-Related Pollinator Protection Materials 61 new products were added to the web-based decision support system Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ). All products in the database are being reviewed and updated. A new model to account for formulation type and other parameters is being developed.A new Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) calculator was launched in March 2022. Obj 2: Online pesticide applicator courses to promote pollinator health through IPM In progress Obj 3: Habitat demonstration sites Planted native perennial wildflowers (and one grass) in two raised beds as part of a larger demonstration of research and extension at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. 5- IPM Training and Implementation in Schools Obj 1: School IPM Distance Learning Courses; School IPM pesticide applicator courses Team has populated a BOX folder of school IPM resources for both types of courses. To date, the CIPM Team has engaged in two planning sessions for the School IPM training project. The Moodle platform, used by CCE-PSEP for pesticide applicator recertification training courses and credits, will be utilized for school IPM pesticide applicator training. Obj 2: School IPM On-Demand Learning Course targeting facilities superintendents and managers To date, the CIPM Team has engaged in two planning sessions for the School IPM training project. On-Demand courses for facilities administrators will be hosted on the Teachable platform. 6- IPM Public Health Obj 1: Ramp up "Don't Get Ticked, New York" campaign The CIPM team has been active in promoting tick awareness and safety on social media, providing 48 different posts about ticks, the risks of tick encounters and tick safety. Team members have assembled and mailed hundreds of tick removal kits to county extension associations to be handed out at local workshops. Obj 2: Video resources to combat tick misconceptions In progress Obj 3: Training workshops for schools and municipalities The team has conducted a number of educational events since September 2021, including 15 workshops and trainings, 4 of them in Spanish. Project Coordination Conducted: 4 NYSIPM full staff meetings; 1 Community IPM Coordinating meeting; 1 NYSIPM Operating Committee meeting; and 3 NYSIPM Coordinators meetings. Director participated in NE Regional IPM Coordinators (NEERA 2014) meeting and National IPM Coordination Committee. NYSIPM participated in the 10th International IPM Symposium. Participation included presentations, organizing and hosting sessions.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2021. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 17:22.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.14.21. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. May 31, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.7.21. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. May 31, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. 2021. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Vegetable Program. VegEdge 17:21.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: " Dunn A.R. 2021. Know your friends&on the ground. Biocontrol Bytes blog. Cornell University, 30 September 2021. Accessed 5 October 2021. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2021/09/30/know-your-friendson-the-ground/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Dunn, A.R. 2022. Which biopesticides work? Updated resources. Biocontrol Bytes blog. Cornell University, 26 May 2022. Accessed 22 May 2022. https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/2022/05/26/which-biopesticides-work-updated-resources/ (292 subscribers)
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Eshenaur, B., A. Calixto, J. Carroll. 2021. Identificaci�n de la Mosca Linterna Manchada para Agricultores y Trabajadores Agr�colas de Habla Hispana. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 5.31.22. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. May 31, 2022. Web.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2021 Citation: Zuefle, M.E. NY Sweet Corn Trap Network Report 9.21.21. Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report Blog. Cornell University. May 31, 2022. Web.