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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Dr. Mike Raupp is the PI on these programs. One of the primary objectives of Mike’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and outreach programs is to find alternatives to pesticides for managing pests, thereby reducing inputs of toxic chemicals into surface and ground waters. Since 1982 and inclusive of the 1998 Water Quality Improvement Act, the focus of his laboratory has been to develop and implement integrated pest management programs for landscape, nursery, and greenhouse systems. He emphasizes the use of resistant plant materials, manipulation of cultural regimes, and utilization of biological control. Mike evaluates biorational pesticides and formulated microbials to determine which materials and techniques are efficacious and minimize disruption to natural enemy communities and the environment. His extension programs provide training on the theory and practice of IPM to a diverse clientele that includes growers, public and private sector landscape and park managers, and private citizens.
Demonstration programs conducted with 6 community organizations and 1 parks association resulted in an 83% reduction in the number of plants treated with insecticides, cost reductions of 22%, and belief held by 81% of the managers that plant appearance had improved.
Educational programs have been developed for the green industry, master gardeners, public schools, homeowners and the general public.
For more information, contact Dr. Mike Raupp
Last updated: 04/8/2009
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