Wildlife Damage Management Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2014 & 2015

The management of wild vertebrates in pest situations is an increasing concern. NYS IPM Program staff was involved in numerous activities in 2014 and 2015

High-Level IPM at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field

Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels

Tick IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2018

NYS IPM Type: Project ReportTicks and tick-borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in the Northeastern United States, including New York. With Lyme disease representing the number one vector-borne pathogen in the US, researchers are working to better understand the biology and ecology of ticks, while the medical community works toward improving diagnostic techniques and treatment. Despite these efforts, individuals continue to encounter ticks that may harbor pathogens. Therefore, starting in 2014 the New York State IPM Program established a new priority to develop, confirm, and/or promote methods for reducing the impact of ticks in community settings in a measureable way. By providing education about tick biology and ecology, combined with recommendations for personal protection, the goal is to reduce human interactions with ticks. To this end, the Community IPM program has engaged diverse audiences in learning about tick and host management, conducted research, assisted other organizations in disseminating their message, and applied for and received monies to create a tick outreach campaign, Don’t Get Ticked, NY, launched in 2018

School IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2017

NYS IPM Type: Project ReportNYS schools need assistance in reducing risks to children and others from both pests and the overuse of pesticides. In 2017, NYS IPM Program activities have resulted in school personnel becoming better informed and able to implement IPM in their school districts. Managing geese on school grounds was the focus of a demonstration project and associated outreach. A school IPM assessment tool was developed and began to be piloted. A phone survey of BOCES health & safety officers is providing input into school IPM outreach and implementation. The NYS IPM Program made several blogs and tweets throughout the year with IPM stories of relevance to the state’s schools and childcare facilities. NYS IPM Program staff made visits to several schools trouble shooting specific pest-related situations, collaborated with Cornell faculty on research of relevance to school IPM, and were involved in statewide, regional, and national collaborations involving school IPM outreach

Child Safe Playing Fields Act – Frequently Asked Questions

NYS IPM Type: Community IPM Fact SheetQuestions answered about the Child Safe Playing Fields Ac

Dealing With Wildlife and the New York Laws That Protect Them

NYS IPM Type: Community IPM Fact SheetBecome aware of laws that apply to nuisance wildlife and how they might affect your IPM plan

High-Level IPM at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field

Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels. Doubleday Field is a much loved, historic ballfield owned by the Village of Cooperstown, which has set a policy to try and eliminate pesticide use on Village property. The facility is subjected to intense traffic, hosting over 300 games this year, rain or shine, as well as community events. With the support of the NYS IPM Program, Doubleday Field was managed during the 2012 season using high-level IPM. Many of these practices continued under new management in 2013. While largely successful, weeds continue to be an issue and weed management needed to be revisited. In 2014, high-level IPM with the support and recommendations of the project team was continued, with an eye towards the compelling case study and educational opportunities to help garner support from players and educate the public about IPM. 2014 proved to be an undemanding year for turfgrass management, and strict adherence to the core cultural practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and overseeding provided a relatively pest free playing field. It was determined that no alternative pesticides were necessary to control weeds or insects in the field. Weeds in the warning track and under the bleachers continued to cause some issues, but the addition of warning track material and diligent manual raking and flaming kept these issues under threshold levels

Head Lice – Frequently Asked Questions

NYS IPM Type: Community IPM Fact SheetFrequently Asked Questions about Head Lic

Tick IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2015

Ticks and tick-­borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in New York, with different tick species and diseases currently present and spreading within the state. In 2014, developing, confirming, and/or promoting methods for reducing the impact of ticks in community settings in a measureable way was added to the Community IPM Priorities. In 2015, Community IPM staff engaged diverse audiences in learning about tick and host management, conducted research, and assisted other organizations

Tick IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2016

NYS IPM Type: Project ReportTicks and tick-borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in the Northeastern United States, including New York. With Lyme disease representing the number one vector-borne pathogen in the US, researchers are working to better understand the biology and ecology of ticks, while the medical community works toward improving diagnostic techniques and treatment. Despite these efforts, individuals continue to encounter ticks that may harbor pathogens. Therefore, starting in 2014 the New York State IPM Program established a new priority to develop, confirm, and/or promote methods for reducing the impact of ticks in community settings in a measureable way. By providing education about tick biology and ecology, combined with recommendations for personal protection, the goal is to reduce human interactions with ticks. To this end, the Community IPM program has engaged diverse audiences in learning about tick and host management, conducted research, and assisted other organizations in disseminating their message