Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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An ecological approach to pest control

Whether you are concerned about the potential for an insect to cause harm to you, your home or the environment, or if you are simply curious to know what species an insect is, the Insect Identification Service can identify insects, spiders, ticks and other arthropods that you deliver to the lab by mail or in person.

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The Fruit Pest Hotline is back!
IPM Reporting 24/7
Up to date information on fruit pest status in New Hapshire Learn More
Western bean cutworm adult on corn ear. Photo credit: Adam Sisson, Iowa State University, bugwood.org
Pest Alert: Western Bean Cutworm in Sweet Corn
We are hearing reports of western bean cutworm activity in sweet corn this week. This species is relatively new to our region and can cause injury to ... Learn More

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Woman in field of sweet corn
Setting the Trap
A proactive insect trapping program helps growers spray fewer pesticides and increase yields
UNH Extension has been helping growers through the IPM program since 1978. Entomologist Alan Eaton and field specialist George Hamilton, now both reti... Learn More
blueberry gall midge
Novel Detection of Blueberry Gall Midge in New Hampshire Blueberry Crops
Researchers from the UNH Insect Collection have detected two previously unreported species of blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplos... Learn More
Leek moth larvae, photo taken by Mariusz Sobieski
Leek Moth in NH
Leek Moth Detected in a New NH County
Leek moth has now been found in a new New Hampshire county. The caterpillar of this moth feeds on Alliums, including garlic, onions, and leeks. Learn More
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Man riding Boom Sprayer
Boom Sprayers: How to Optimize Spray Distribution [Fact Sheet]
Optimizing your boom sprayer's distribution pattern is a key part of controlling pests on fruit and vegetable crops, or in the landscape. This fa... Learn More
Boom Sprayer on back of a tractor
Boom Sprayers: One-Minute Method of Calibration [Fact Sheet]
Proper calibration of the low-pressure boom sprayer is necessary to ensure uniform and economical application, free of overdoses and skips. This fact ... Learn More
Boom Sprayer working in foeld
Boom Sprayers 1/128th Method of Calibration: A Quick and Easy Method [Fact Sheet]
Proper calibration boom sprayer equipment can help ensure spray applications are effective, efficient, and economical. This fact sheet describes the s... Learn More
Tractor with sprayer in orchard
Air Blast Sprayers: How to Optimize Spray Distribution [Fact Sheet]
Optimizing your air blast sprayerʼs distribution pattern is a key part of controlling pests on fruit and vegetable crops. This fact sheet outlines fou... Learn More
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Vegetable IPM Reports
All Integrated Pest Management Reports for the 2023 growing season Learn More
tick on grass
UNH Extension - Online Tick Training
Participants who complete the training will understand how to identify ticks and protect themselves from being fed upon. Learners are introduced to co... Learn More

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