Nursery IPM Projects Coordinated by IPM Florida the
Nursery IPM Projects Coordinated by IPM Florida, the UF, IFAS Integrated Pest Management Program Norm Leppla, Director
Nursery IPM for FNGLA Ø Ø Ø What is IPM? IPM Florida Why we have pests Nursery IPM projects Additional resources IPM information
What is IPM? Ø IPM is the coordinated use of pest and environmental information and available pest control methods Ø To prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means Ø With the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment
Approach Ø Scouting Ø Diagnosis Ø Thresholds Ø Management
Tactics of IPM Sustainability Cultural Practices Biological Control Chemical Control Physical Methods
IPM Florida provides statewide, interdisciplinary and inter-unit coordination and assistance for UF, IFAS integrated pest management research, extension and education faculty.
National IPM Program Goals To improve the economic benefits of adopting IPM practices and to reduce potential risks to human health and the environment caused by the pests themselves or by the use of pest management practices
Nursery IPM • Profitability- cost of pest management (knowledge, licensing, storage, reporting, equipment, resistance management, invasive species) • Human health- worker protection (pesticide application, reentry) • Environmental safety- surface and ground water, air pollution
Why Do We Have Pest Outbreaks? Ø Alien Invasive Species Ø Local Invasions Ø Pesticide Resistance Ø Disrupted Environments Ø Perceptions
Local Invasions
Pesticide Resistance The (mistaway) system uses a bio-degradable insecticide derived from the chrysanthemum flower called pyrethrum.
Disrupted Environments
Perceptions
IPM Florida Grants YOU! Extension Agents Ø Ø Ø Ø Agriculture Urban IPM Mosquito control IPM Education Landscape IPM Mole Cricket IPM Nursery IPM Weed Management Extension Specialists
Grants Showcase Urban/School Nursery IPM Public Health Landscape IPM Weed IPM Education Agriculture Mole Cricket IPM Management
NURSERY IPM Orchid IPM for Pinellas Co. Nurseries IPM Scout Training Nursery Scouts
Additional IFAS Resources for Nursery IPM
IPM Florida Website • • • About IPM Florida Contact Us What is IPM Success Stories Chem. Search Projects Reports Extension Resources Training • • UF/IFAS Grants Funding Employment Events Our Listserv Related Links Site Map Recent Additions • • • Planning Scouting Pest Identification Tactics Measuring IPM Invasive Species GMOs Soil Quality Water Quality/BMPs Ask Extension
Chem. Search provides rapid searching of label information. Search criteria consist of any combination of: Øcrop or site Øpest(s) Østate/county Ømanufacturer Øproduct name Øtype of product (herbicide, insecticide, etc. ) Øapplication time Ølabel type (24 C etc. )
Home • Department • People • Student Services • Academic Programs • "Bug" Info and Publications • Outreach
Certificate in Pest Control Technology 24 credits of course work selected from the certificates in Urban Pest Mgmt. and Landscape Pest Mgmt.
Certificate in Landscape Pest Management (15 credits from this list of courses) • • Principles of Entomology/Graduate Survey (2) General Entomology Laboratory (1) Insect Pest and Vector Management (3) Fundamentals of Pest Management (3) Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (3/4) Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf (3) Tree and Shrub Insects (3) Principles of Nematology (3)
Dr. Robert J. Mc. Govern Professor and Director rjm@ifas. ufl. edu 352 -392 -3631 Ext. 213 Dr. Jarvier Garces Plant Health Specialist Skinner Nurseries Jacksonville, FL
• Licenses and Certification Exams • CEU Programs • Labels & MSDS • Chemically Speaking Newsletter • Fact Sheets & Publications • Contacts for Pesticide Questions
Plant Disease Clinic http: //plantpath. ifas. ufl. edu/pdc/ Dr. Robert J. Mc. Govern, Director, Plant Pathologist http: //spdn. ifas. ufl. edu/ Regional Director: Dr. Gail C. Wisler, Professor and Chair Insect and Mite Update http: //www. mrec. ifas. ufl. edu/lso/PESTALERT. HTM Information related to new or increasingly significant pest problems. PESTUP-L Dr. Lance S. Osborne, Professor
Trade Shows
Ecolabeling Components Certification Standards 3 rd Party Auditor Eco-Label Chain of Custody Education & Outreach Marketing
Increasing Adoption of IPM in the Production of Woody Ornamentals The objective is to create a measurable increase in the number of producers of woody ornamentals using reduced risk practices and products by creating a credible IPM certification program
Reduce Pesticide Use and Risk Through IPM A. Biological knowledge B. Monitoring and Inspection C. Act to Control Pests When Necessary D. Choose Least-Risk Options E. Long-Term, Preventative Practices F. Evaluation and Records G. Pesticide Management H. Continual Improvement
IPM Florida Project Coordination
For more information on IPM in Nurseries http: //ipm. ifas. ufl. edu
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