EXTENSION IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN NEW JERSEY

The project goals are to increase IPM awareness/adoption in NJ blueberries/wine grapes, improve pollinator health in blueberries/cranberries, improve support for the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Center, and improve IPM adoption in NJ Housing Authorities. The goals of the IPM Specialty Crops project are to give growers a better understanding blueberry/wine grape pest biology, train growers in post harvest screening practices and establish a weed IPM educational program for farmers. The goals of the IPM for Pollinator Health project are to monitor hives in blueberries/cranberries for pests and pesticide residues, and implement an area-wide management approach. The goals of the IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities project are to provide diagnostic services to the general public, state and federal agencies, commercial/agricultural stakeholders and university researchers, and participate in NJ Department of Agriculture and USDA APHIS sponsored surveys. The goals of the IPM Training and Implementation in Housing project are to provide training to housing staff and resident leaders at six NJ Housing Authorities and develop/implement model IPM contracts at the authorities.