Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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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
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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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The Fruit Pest Hotline is back!
IPM Reporting 24/7
Up to date information on fruit pest status in New Hapshire Learn More
Members of the World Affairs Council and Extension Field Specialists
Going International
Extension presents to the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire
On Friday, May 26 Hillsborough County Field Specialists Kendall Kunelius, Mike Gagnon and Scott Slattery met with a group of international visitors fr... Learn More
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Amber Vinchesi-Vahl joins UNH Extension as Entomology and Integrated Pest Management State Specialist
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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
Signs of bed bugs in the crease of a mattress
A Discussion on Delusional Infestation: Webinar Playlist
Delusional Infestation (DI) is a psychological disorder in which an individual believes they have insects on or under their skin against all medical e... Learn More
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Making Use of Real Time
Extension’s weather stations provide growers with valuable insight for disease management
Fire blight, a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, is one of the most destructive orchard threats to apples and pears in New... Learn More
Arugula growers: your input wanted!
Do you grow arugula? Have you experienced arugula crop losses? If so, we want to hear from you! The Northeast Arugula Team (NEAT)&nb... Learn More