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The Southern Region Integrated Pest Management Center (SRIPMC) fosters the development and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a science-based approach to managing pests in ways that generate economic, environmental and human health benefits. We work in partnership with stakeholders from agricultural, urban and rural settings to identify and address regional priorities for research, education and outreach.

Southern Region News and Updates

Dec-12-2008 IPM Enhancement Grants RFA Available
The Request for Applications for the IPM Enhancement Grants, Part 1 and 2, is now available. Deadline for proposals is Friday, February 13, 2009. [More]
Jan-15-2009 OSU to offer grape management course
Oklahoma State University will be offering a grape management course to familiarize potential grape growers with what it takes to become a successful grape producer, said Eric Stafne, OSU Cooperative Extension fruit and nut crop specialist. [More]
Jan-15-2009 Pecan management course offered by Oklahoma State University
Seasoned pecan growers or those who are interested in the industry should make plans to attend the 2009 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course hosted by Oklahoma State University. [More]
Jan-15-2009 Be wary of Formosan termites during post-hurricane reconstruction, experts say
Property owners, construction companies and contractors should be wary of Formosan termites during post-Hurricane Ike reconstruction in Galveston and nearby coastal areas, urban entomologists say. [More]
Jan-15-2009 Rod Youngman receives Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension
Rod Youngman, professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist, received Virginia Tech's 2008 Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension for his contributions in developing and delivering integrated pest management programs. [More]
Jul-29-2008 Hold the date for the 6th International IPM Symposium
The Sixth International IPM Symposium, "Transcending Boundaries," will be held in Portland, Oregon March 24–26, 2009 at the Portland Convention Center. [More]

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NCSU entomologist Fred Hain received a 2006 Regional IPM grant to study Christmas tree host resistance to balsam wooly adelgid.

Director
Jim VanKirk
phone: 919-513-8179

Associate Director (Information Technology)
Ron Stinner
phone: 919-515-1648

Associate Director (Regulatory Issues)
Steve Toth
phone: 919-513-8189

Administrative Assistant
JoAnne Scoggins
phone: 919-513-1432

Writer/Editor
Rosemary Hallberg
phone: 919-513-8182

Programmer
Yulu Xia
phone: 919-513-8187

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Last updated: January 16, 2009

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