{"id":4891,"date":"2018-06-15T11:01:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T15:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/vegetable-production-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:14:28","slug":"ipm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/ipm\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated Pest Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the use of many integrated tactics to manage pests (any living organism threatening a crop) to an economically acceptable level. IPM is achieved through identifying and monitoring pest problems, treating and then evaluating management techniques. URI Cooperative Extension staff work closely with the Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association<\/a>, co-hosting annual meetings and events. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Beech Leaf Disease<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

September 2024 update on Beech Leaf disease in Rhode Island<\/p>\n\n\nClick here for the latest update<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/p>\n

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Lisa Tewksbury<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Research Associate, Biological Control Lab<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Plant Sciences and Entomology<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Biological Control Laboratory<\/h2>

Research and advice for growers, foresters, and landowners on controlling invasive plants and insects<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Plant Diagnostic Laboratory<\/h2>

Diagnoses plant disease and insect problems for all plant owners, landscapers, and commercial growers in Rhode Island.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Resources For Growers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Cornell\u2019s Network for Environment and Weather Applications<\/h2>

An interactive map containing weather information that support and advance integrated pest management (IPM), as well as …<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Food Safety Education Program<\/h2>

A variety of information and resources related to good agricultural practices including information on the RI GAP program and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Fruit and Vegetable Production<\/h2>

The Vegetable and Fruit Production program addresses the needs of all commercial growers in Rhode Island and surrounding communities. Whether your operation is … <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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New England Tree Fruit Management Guide<\/h2>

A comprehensive guide to current production and pest management techniques for commercial tree fruit crops.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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New England Small Fruit Management Guide<\/h2>

A comprehensive guide to current production and pest management techniques for commercial small fruit crops.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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