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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.
IPM South - the latest from our blog
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May-15-2012
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Wild pigs take off as one of the nation’s fastest-growing invasives
In the last few years, wild pigs have been multiplying to the point where several states have already changed hunting laws to try to manage wild pig populations. Last year, Texas passed a law allowing aerial hunting of feral pigs. Last month, Oklahoma legalized the ability to release “Judas pigs” wearing a tracking device to “rat out” the rest of the herd. And North Carolina has just approved night hunting for wild pigs and coyotes. Find out more about the recent war farmers are fighting against wild pigs.
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Comprehensive News from the Southern Region
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May-14-2012
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Asian tiger shrimp continue spreading through coastal waters
Fishermen in North Carolina are concerned that the new influx of giant Asian tiger shrimp might threaten native shrimp species.
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Funding Opportunities
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Dec-1-2011 |
SRIPMC Critical Issues RFA Open
The Southern Region IPM Center offers funding for Critical and Emerging Issues. This RFA has no deadline and will be open for the entire FY 2011. Most awards are for no more than $5,000. Go to the RFA page to learn more about it. |
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May-11-2012
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FY 2012 RFA Released for Methyl Bromide Alternatives
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is pleased to announce the release of FY 2012 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Methyl Bromide Transitions (MBT) program. The goal of the program is to support the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide uses for which the United States is requesting critical use exemptions. Deadline is June 19, 2012. Continue reading →
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Employment Opportunities
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Apr-20-2012
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Extension specialist position available at LSU
The Extension Specialist position is now posted on the AgCenter website and ESA web site. Closing date is July 1 or until a suitable candidate is found. Continue reading →
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Learn more about managing defoliating pests in soybean.
Director
Jim VanKirk
phone: 919-513-8179
Associate Director (Regulatory Issues)
Steve Toth
phone: 919-513-8189
Writer/Editor
Rosemary Hallberg
phone: 919-513-8182
Programmer
Sandy Sferrazza
phone: 919-513-0466
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