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Funding Opportunity

EPA Region 3 is seeking applications for its Strategic Agricultural Initiative, which promotes the use of less pesticide, reduced risk pesticides, alternative methods of agricultural pest control, and sustainable practices in food production. This program is open to those in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. $110,000 is available. Applications are due January 30, 2009. For more information, see the RFP (PDF).

Northeastern IPM Center Newsletter - IPM Insights

Read the October 2008 issue of IPM Insights, our newsletter about IPM research, outreach, resources, and success stories in the region.

IPM and the City

Urban areas can harbor pests like rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, and mosquitoes, with results ranging from nuisance problems to serious health risks. Find out about several new IPM projects that are helping to reduce risks in urban and community settings.