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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.
S-RIPM is available
The RFA for the Southern Regional IPM grants is available at the USDA NIFA website. Go to this page for the RFA. Deadline is May 16.
IPM South - the latest from our blog
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May-15-2013
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IPM and Pesticides: the elephant in the room
With some of the articles I’ve seen in the agricultural media so far this week on organic, GMO and conventional farming, I thought it was time to address one of the major elephants in the room when it comes to public perception of integrated pest management: the fact that IPM allows the use of pesticides.
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Comprehensive News from the Southern Region
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May-20-2013
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UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers
For more than 20 years, specialists with the University of Kentucky Integrated Pest Management Program have trapped moths of Kentucky’s major agricultural pests to give producers an early warning about potential outbreaks. A recent UK College of Agriculture survey shows this program is paying financial and environmental dividends for the agricultural industry.
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May-20-2013
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North Carolina kudzu bug treatment thresholds evolving
North Carolina State University Extension entomologist Dominic Reisig has some advice about thresholds for kudzu bug.
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Funding Opportunities
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May-15-2013
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EPA Solicits Regional Agriculture IPM Grant Proposals for 2013
The EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs is soliciting proposals for new Regional Agricultural IPM Grants totaling $422,000 for projects that support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches to reduce pesticide risk in agriculture. The agency anticipates funding approximately three projects, with a maximum funding level of $170,000 per project. Continue reading →
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Employment Opportunities
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Apr-15-2013
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New York State IPM Program has 3 job openings
The New York State IPM Program is pleased to announce the opening of 3 professional Extension Associate positions in school and turf IPM, community IPM and vegetable IPM. Continue reading →
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Learn how ecologically-based weed management is used to control the invasive Brazilian peppertree in Florida.
Director
Jim VanKirk
phone: 919-513-8179
Associate Director (Regulatory Issues)
Steve Toth
phone: 919-513-8189
Associate Director
Henry Fadamiro
phone: 334-844-5098
Assistant Director
Joe LaForest
phone: 229-386-3298
Writer/Editor
Rosemary Hallberg
phone: 919-513-8182
Programmer
Alex Belskis
phone: 919-513-8183
Evaluation Specialist
Doris Sande
phone: 919-515-3207
 
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