Virginia IPM Priorities: Extension/Education Priorities

Extension/Educational IPM Needs

GENERAL IPM/PEST MANAGEMENT METHODS & EDUCATION

Seasonal IPM field days where threshold information could be collected w/process. (Grayson)
Economic evaluation tools for comparisons of IPM options. (Grayson)
The importance of pest control materials in feeding the world. (Washington)
Publication on IPM scouting using growing degree day technique. (Hampton)
Degree day calculation/most effective times to apply pest control measures – scouting. (Loudoun/King George)
New bio-engineered technology (what’s coming?). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Insect control. (Wythe)
Video microscopes for electronic sample submission to VT labs. (Northumberland/Lancaster/Montgomery)
Microscope for ID of pests, digital photo capability on microscope for electronic sample submission (Greenville/Emporia)
Funds for research plot/demonstration plot for IPM strategies. (Greenville/Emporia)
Threshold levels. (Lee)
New disease control and updates and insects. (Caroline)
Use of seed treatments for pests. (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Weed ID and control plus updates. (Caroline, Pittsylvania)
Weed control – weed pressure and variety on the increase. (Wythe/Cumberland)
Information on weed growth habits to determine best time of application. (Pittsylvania)
More pubs and factsheets on insects: pests and beneficials, we can better educate clientele. (Montgomery)
APS Compendiums on disk for each office, or VT get licensed so we can access APS database for better pathogen ID in offices (reduce workload for PDC). (Montgomery)
Help w/ promoting no-till/cover crops/farmscaping research information to help naturally reduce insect & weed problems for homeowners and producers (and reducing pesticide usage). (Montgomery)
Promotion of composting (to homeowner & producer) and incorporation to improve soil quality and antithesis of some soil-borne pests/pathogens. (Montgomery)
Dealing with demographic changes in local communities (sociology, interaction, publications, translation, underserved audiences, lack of computing resources). (Albemarle/Charlottesville)
How to effectively communicate to decision makers that we do not need the same personnel we needed 20 years ago. IPM needs have changed with the communities, farms are disappearing and houses are sprawling. (Albemarle/Charlottesville)
Better drift control practices in row crop production. (Isle of Wight)
Need funds to do some field work (demo?) on slug management using Ohio State approach. (Shenandoah)
Transitioning farms from traditional farming enterprises to organic production: Row crop & Livestock feed, vegetable & fruit production and ornamental production. (Page)
Heat Unit Accumulation Training. (Stafford)
Beneficials. (King George)
Continuous no-till weed management. (Mecklenburg)
Roundup resistance management. (Mecklenburg)
Latest updates - regulatory. (Brunswick)
Latest info on plant pesticides and modes of action. (Brunswick)
A publication (4 pages, or less) that explains IPM for each of the following categories: Home, Landscapers, Farmers, Golf Courses/Sports Fields. (Danville)
Detailed pub. for commercial managers and farmers. (Danville)
Disease and insect info. (Fairfax)
Development of more educational materials in Spanish. (Arlington)
Field study of multi-agency cooperation models. (Arlington)
Pesticide container recycling/disposal. (Arlington)
Pesticide ratings/approved uses. (Arlington)
Southern Blight, Verticillium wilt, and other prolific soilborne problems. (Chesapeake)
Scouting protocols in field, forage, and hort. crops at various growth stages. (Rockingham/Augusta)
Complete, Holistic Integrated Pest Management strategies (system approach vs. remediation) for ALL pests, not just insects -->Why do we (on some websites) refer to IPM as INSECT Pest Management? This confuses the holistic approach. (Rockingham/Augusta)
Good pest identification methods (collection of pictures). (Middlesex)

GENERAL PESTICIDE SAFETY

Resources for addressing public concern over pesticide use (“Quick and Dirty”). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Spray cubes/demonstration units in more offices. (Scott)
More example Powerpoints for pesticide recertification (covered moderately well online). (Warren/Clarke/Brunswick)
More hands-on activities for training (covered moderately well online). (Warren/Powhatan/Goochland)
Possible aid in education of Master Gardeners Training (Chapter 6). (Carroll)
Commercial applicator recertification classes. (Lunenburg)
Pesticide demonstration plots. (Pulaski)
Free PPE for producers attending recerts. (Pulaski)
Ideas to make recerts more entertaining. (Pulaski/Cumberland)
Continue legal updates as you have been doing (with a little more detail in the notes to be more helpful). (Shenandoah)
Need good videos for drift management education. (Shenandoah)
Video microscopes for pesticide recertification and Master Gardener training (Chesterfield)
Mini-grants for agents to develop pesticide applicator recertification exercises/displays/etc. that could then be shared with other agents. (Henrico)
Updated DVD's for registered technician/initial certification training. (Henrico)
In-depth New Agent training. (Powhatan/Goochland)

FIELD CROPS: CORN/COTTON/SOYBEAN/SMALL GRAIN IPM

No-till corn weed control - 1degree pre-emergence. (New Kent/Charles City)
Funds to support programs such as corn earworm and soy aphid monitoring. (Northumberland/Lancaster)
Train-the-trainer conference for IPM in corn, wheat, soybeans. (Northumberland/Lancaster)
Continued work on monitoring/education on soybean rust. (Westmoreland)
Secondary grain pests (insects that attack during adverse weather) = nematodes in corn/beans – grubs-borers. (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Nematode resistant seed (beans). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
General public education of volatility issues with labeled products causing injury to field crops (growth regulators). (Isle of Wight)
Publication or PowerPoint on Rod Youngman's recent research on white grubs and other soil insects in corn. (Essex/King and Queen/King William)
Continued updates on soybean rust as needed. (Essex/King and Queen/King William)
PowerPoint presentation - "Preserving glyphosate technology in Virginia cropping systems." (Essex/King and Queen/King William)
Equipment for monitoring field crop insects. (Greenville/Emporia)
Soybean Rust Information/In-Service w/ pest ID. (King George/Middlesex)

HORT CROPS

Tree fruit/ Wine Grape IPM. (Nelson)
Small and tree fruit production. (Amherst)
Apple IPM. (Rappahannock)
Vineyard IPM. (Rappahannock)
Peach IPM. (Rappahannock)
Christmas tree IPM. (Grayson)
Hort. and Ornamental IPM. (Wythe/Cumberland/Fairfax)
Top disease/insect pests on specific horticulture crops and thresholds. (Loudoun)
Reduced/improved spray schedules for home fruit production. (Bedford, Buchanan, Dickenson, Pittsylvania, Wise)
Organics for vegetable and fruits. (King George)
Muscadine Grapes, Figs, Pomegranates. (Chesapeake)

PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDE IMPROVEMENTS

Label database for pesticides recommended in PMG/MSDS; include environmental effects and cautions for using products. (Hanover, Henry/Martinsville)
Pesticide recommendations for easy MG use consistency throughout that PMG (ex. All trade names, all active ingredients). (Henry/Martinsville)
Make sure PMG recommendations are effective not just labeled for use; urban and hort pest control. (Campbell)
More complete listing of trade names of pesticides in PMG. (Hanover)
More organic controls listed in PMG, i.e. – Neem oil as fungicide and insecticide. (Floyd/Hanover/Chesapeake)
PMG reworking; easier searches, local availability of chemicals, take RUP's out of homeowner area, report generator for specific problem (so entire page doesn't have to be printed), links to labels (on-line or CD versions). (Chesterfield)

URBAN/SCHOOL IPM

Least-toxic herbicides for school yards. (Nelson)
Lawn care IPM for weeds, grubs, and other lawn pests. (Middlesex PD18)
Urban tree IPM. (Middlesex PD18)
Better sources of reliable information on large tree environments. (York)
Pesticide use by local government and schools on parks/grounds. (Campbell)
Urban landscape IPM - management/maintenance. (Arlington, VA Beach)
Urban wildlife management (deer, birds, rodents) – including Extension pubs. (Arlington, VA Beach)
Urban wildlife control including rodents. (Fauquier)
More programs to address lawn care applicators. (Surry)
Better pest control options for interior pest control personnel and homeowners. (Norfolk)
How to deal with public and pest control firms on sporadic pests – mosquito, lady bug, etc. (Campbell)
Better solutions to wildlife problems, deer, voles, etc. (James City)
Educational programming to address new resident perception of pesticide usage. (Carroll)
Education for homeowners and the poor quality LCOs regarding tree stresses (spacing, proper pruning, irrigation, no topping, cultural controls, etc.) which ultimately increase borers, bark beetles and other pest/pathogens. This should relate to a reduction in pesticide usage. (Montgomery)
Asian lady beetles and human health. (Nelson, Dickenson, Buchanan, Wise)
Household Pests/Insects/IPM. (Buchanan, Culpeper, Cumberland, Dickenson, Wise, Wythe)
IPM methods/education for homeowners. (Stafford, Washington, Isle of Wight)
Update Homeowner pesticide safety pubs. (Middlesex PD18/Chesapeake)
Presentation materials directed to homeowners on IPM in an urban setting. (James City)
Household chemical disposal. (Sussex)
Usefulness/effectiveness of treating trees with fungicides and insecticides in home yards. (Campbell)
Urban pest information (bedbugs, cockroaches, termites, ants, bees, rodents). (Albemarle/Charlottesville)
Suburban pest information (household, landscape, garden, interface with rural and urban neighbors). (Albemarle/Charlottesville)
Training module for school system and government employee applicators—Round-up & roach spray and mouse baits. (Page)
Home ornamental maintenance- What works for the homeowner with out calling in a company for the 60 foot maple. (Page)
Ornamental pest management in urban landscapes - for homeowners. (Spotsylvania)
IPM for household nuisance pests (lady bugs, boxelder, etc.). (Bedford)
Increase focus on IPM for homeowners. (Bedford)
Artillery fungus removal from siding, eradication in the landscape. (Chesterfield)
Organic and cultural information for household and lawn pests. (Fauquier)
Urban and suburban educational material on pesticide use. (Fauquier)
Publication re: degree day model to manage key landscape pests. Henrico)
Threshold values for key landscape pests. (Henrico)
Calibration exercises for lawn/landscape/urban tree applications. (Henrico)
Hazards of "organic chemical controls." (Stafford)
Public School IPM Programs. (Stafford)
Urban IPM fact sheets. (Pittsylvania/Fairfax)
Turf IPM - management/maintenance. (Arlington)
Stink bugs - lot of homeowner questions on this insect this summer (2007). (Loudoun)
Japanese Beetle Adults - continuing homeowner questions. (Loudoun/Fairfax)
Ticks - Lyme disease of high incidence. (Loudoun)
Methods of controlling pests in large landscape trees. (Page)
Pesticide risk mitigation for general public. (Grayson)

PASTURE/FORAGE IPM

Pasture and Hay Weed Management (Bland/Giles/Lunenburg/Spotsylvania/Grayson)
Forage Pest Management focused on grass production. (Madison)
Dry (grass) forage in a high value crop in the northern piedmont that produces $600-$800 (gross) per acre. As the value of hay increased and government programs provided additional financial incentive to produce grass, this should be a priority. Can be a profitable farm enterprise if we can improve grass stand integrity. (Madison)
Billbug IPM in forage crops /i.e. – orchardgrass. (Rappahannock)
Crop and forage IPM. (Wythe)
Cost/benefit analysis for forage pest control (insect and weeds). (Bedford)

LIVESTOCK IPM

More information/emphasis on products used with livestock. (Pittsylvania)
Latest info on animal pesticides and modes of action. (Brunswick)

INVASIVE SPECIES AND RESISTANCE

Invasive plants and controls. (Bland/Buchanan/Dickenson/Fauquier/Giles/Nelson/Wise/Carroll)
Invasive species update and control options. (James City/Grayson)
Updated ID info and recommendations for control of red imported fire ants. (Chesapeake, VA Beach)
Roundup Resistant Weeds. (Culpeper)
Gypsy Moth Spread/Control Measures (Bland/Giles/Loudoun/Grayson/Fairfax)
Autumn Olive Control (Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson, Giles, Wise)
Pest resistance. (Middlesex)

POND/AQUATIC IPM

Pond weeds. (Lunenburg, Culpeper)
Information on managing pond weeds in urban storm water retention ponds. (James City)
Pesticide safety relative to water quality (aquatics, ponds, shoreline). (Middlesex PD18)
Good aquatic weed ID keys with control emphasis on prevention/mechanical harvesting. (Chesterfield)
Hydrilla/Aquatic weed control in Lake Gaston. (Mecklenburg)

ALTERNATIVES/ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE CONTROLS

Organic controls/plans for basic control. (Chesapeake)
Steps/PPT to become organic certified. (Chesapeake)
Available products list of organic operations. (Pulaski/Cumberland)
More on “natural and organic”. (Brunswick)
IPM publication detailing “organic” controls – i.e.-NEEM oil, insecticidal soap. (Hampton)
Organic pest and disease control options for homeowners and commercial growers. (James City)
Sustainable/organic production pest management. (Loudoun)
Training on organic controls / Pesticides. (Floyd)
Alternatives to applying pesticides. (Sussex)
Cultural practices to prevent disease and insect damage. (Loudoun)
Organic or Natural Production….How can one control weeds and insects in these systems. (Bland/Giles)
Benefits and risks of organically produced food products vs. conventional. (Henrico)
Methods to transition to organic livestock/dairy production from traditional enterprises. (Page)
Organic parasite control in animals. (Brunswick)

ENVIRONMENTAL / NON-TARGET SPECIES PROTECTION

Endangered species. (Brunswick)
Computer for farmers to come in and access ESPP Bulletin. (Pulaski)
Spray drift mitigation. (Loudoun)
Unused unwanted pesticide clean up more often and to include household chemicals. (Surry, Sussex)
Provide info on new/recalled/discontinued products. (Henry/Martinsville)
Protection of water quality. (Nelson)
Water quality – specifically nutrient, pesticide, pesticide safety, runoff issues. (Hanover, Norfolk)
Managing pests in wildlife food plots. (Mecklenburg)