Pear Psylla

NYS IPM Type: Fruits IPM Fact SheetThe pear psylla is the primary pear pest in North America. It was accidentally introduced into Connecticut in about 1832 and remained an Eastern pest until it was found in the Spokane Valley of Washington State in 1939. The psylla has since spread to all the pear growing areas of the United States and Canada

Pesticide Use Patterns in New York Agriculture 1986-88

The information provided in this bulletin is only part of an on-going collection of data and information which is essential for the development of a sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program and a Pesticide Impact Assessment (PIA) Program for New York. However, there are numerous other places where this information will prove invaluable

IPM in New York Apple Orchards- Development, Demonstration, and Adoption

This paper attempts to document the development, demonstration, and adoption of (IPM) principles over a 14-year period. It summarizes the results and events associated with each of the three phases. Previous publications have summarized the status of Apple IPM Implementation efforts across North America (13 ), and the early efforts in the New York Apple IPM approach were presented in 1979, (10)

A Method to Measure the Environmental Impact of Pesticides

NYS IPM Type: PaperThe Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) is a formula created to provide growers with data regarding the environmental and health impacts of their pesticide options so they can make better informed decisions regarding their pesticide selection

New York Tree Fruit Pest Management Project 1973-1978

Of all the crops grown in New York, apple ranks number one when it comes to the pest complex affecting the crop. It is plagued by a large number of pests including insects, mites, disease organisms, rodents, nematodes, birds, deer, and weeds. Numerous crop protection measures must be utilized in order to produce commercially acceptable fruit and maintain healthy productive trees

Pneumonia in Ghana – a need to raise the profile

Despite the high mortality, pneumonia retains a relatively low profile among researchers, funders and policymakers. Here, we reflect on the problems and priorities of pneumonia in Ghana, briefly review the evidence base and reflect upon in-person discussions between Southampton-based authors Head and Batchelor, and academic, clinical and policy colleagues in Ghana. The discussions took place in Accra in August 2017