Integrated pest managment of ornamental crops in Western New York

2006 Impact statement
  • Eshenaur, Brian C

abstract

The goal of this work is to bring research-based information and integrated pest management (IPM) innovations to ornamental greenhouse, nursery, christmas tree and sod producers in Western New York. This project was initiated in 2006 by assessing grower needs. Projects are now planned that will involve Cornell faculty, Extension Educators, and growers to further the implementation of IPM in Western New York.

submitted by

issue being addressed

Producers of ornamental crops, like most growers, continue to be challenged by insect, disease and weed pests. Some of which, if not addressed, threaten growers' ability to sell their product and the viability of their businesses. Effective pest controls along with a reduction in the reliance on synthetic pesticides are goals many growers expressed since our work began in mid-2006.

response

The New York state integrated pest management program recognized a need within ornamental greenhouse, nursery, christmas tree and sod producers in New York. This project, which reaches growers and addresses their issues, in Western New York, was added in mid-May of 2006. Right away efforts were made to asses grower pest-managment needs. Projects are now planned that will involve Cornell faculty, Extension Educators and growers to further the implementation of IPM in Western New York.

impact assessment

This is an exciting time as we have engaged producers of ornamental crops. Priorities were documented in each of the ornamental commodity areas. Action has already begun a on several integrated pest managment projects that will begin to impact these growers in 2007.

key personnel

  • Elizabeth Lamb (Cornell IPM)
  • Gary Couch (Cornell IPM)

department, unit, division

mission focus

From CALS annual faculty reporting. Imported on June 21, 2007