Southern IPM Center

Southern IPM Center One of Four Regional Centers funded by USDA-NIFA CPPM Grant, SIPMC supports pest management efforts in the Southern US. southernipm.org

The Southern IPM Center is one of four USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded regional IPM Centers in the U.S. We support IPM research and extension efforts not only through small grants, but also through support for meetings and communication efforts.

🚨 Upcoming Webinar 🚨 Join us on Wednesday, June 24, at 1:30 PM ET for a webinar, "Inside the Average American Brain: A P...
06/05/2026

🚨 Upcoming Webinar 🚨

Join us on Wednesday, June 24, at 1:30 PM ET for a webinar, "Inside the Average American Brain: A Path to Better IPM Communications," with speakers Kelsey Gosch and Michael Rozyne from Red Tomato.

In this webinar, the speakers will talk about how communicators contribute to the public understanding of IPM and sustainable farming by equipping them with communication tools for strategic framing. They will also create an understanding of framing, share the dominant mental models of farming held by the U.S. public, and present six general strategies for framing communications on IPM and farming.

The webinar will be recorded for anyone unable to attend the live session.

Register for the webinar: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g-hMEvkfR4Si_5MSopqwKg #/registration

IPM is practiced everywhere…with boots on the ground, in the lab, and everywhere in between.Integrated Pest Management s...
06/04/2026

IPM is practiced everywhere…with boots on the ground, in the lab, and everywhere in between.
Integrated Pest Management supports production agriculture, residential and public spaces, and natural resources such as forests and water systems through practical, science-based solutions.

From researchers and Extension professionals to growers, land managers, and communities, IPM connects people and practices to address real-world challenges across many different environments.

Follow This is IPM and explore the new This is IPM website to learn more about the people and process behind IPM: https://thisisipm.org/

🌶️ Help the Future of Pepper Research at NC State! 🌶️ Help support Lauren Turner, a master's student under the advisemen...
06/03/2026

🌶️ Help the Future of Pepper Research at NC State! 🌶️

Help support Lauren Turner, a master's student under the advisement of Emmanuel Torres Quezada at NC State, by participating in this survey on pest management experiences in the pepper industry. Please use the link below to access and complete the questionnaire, which will take approximately fifteen minutes.

Please distribute this survey to pepper growers and other pepper industry professionals in your network.

Please note that for Extension personnel, there are only two options provided for your role in the industry: Extension Agent and Extension Specialist. Please choose the role that aligns best, regardless of your Extension level appointment. If you fall into another role in the pepper industry, please select the role that aligns best with your current role.

Visit this link for the consent form and the online survey:
https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ygMsQ4RAdcusHc

Your participation is voluntary and confidential. You may stop participating at any time by closing the survey.

Participating in this study isn't an expectation nor requirement of any affiliation you have with NC State or any member of the research team. You must be 18 years of age or older, reside in the United States, and be involved in the pepper industry to participate in this study. You will not be compensated for participating. Participation involves only minimal risk, no more than encountered in everyday life.

If you have any questions, please contact Tegan or Lauren using the information below.

Tegan Walker: [email protected]

Lauren Turner: [email protected]

🎉 IPM Ambassador Spotlight 🎉 We are proud to highlight one of the recipients of our IPM Ambassador Travel Grant, Dr. Vil...
06/03/2026

🎉 IPM Ambassador Spotlight 🎉

We are proud to highlight one of the recipients of our IPM Ambassador Travel Grant, Dr. Vilma Cooper!
The IPM Ambassador Travel Grant Program supports individuals who intend to speak at national and international conferences to advance the development, communication, and effective implementation of IPM strategies and technologies.
Vilma received the IPM Ambassador Travel grant in 2024 while pursuing her Ph.D at the University of Florida’s Medical Entomology Laboratory.
Check out the link to learn more about the impact of the IPM Ambassador Travel Grant on Vilma's journey from graduate student to industry leader: https://southernipm.org/2026/06/02/vilma-cooper-montenegro/

IPM is… a process, a science, and a community.It is dynamic, reflexive, and always adapting to solve real-world challeng...
06/02/2026

IPM is… a process, a science, and a community.

It is dynamic, reflexive, and always adapting to solve real-world challenges through practical, science-based solutions.

“This is IPM” highlights the people behind Integrated Pest Management and explores how science, collaboration, and applied knowledge come together to protect crops, farms, forests, homes, schools, businesses, parks, and communities.

Follow This is IPM and explore the new This is IPM website to learn more about the process, the network, and the impact of IPM: https://thisisipm.org/

🚨Upcoming Webinar 🚨Join us this Wednesday, June 3, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET for our latest Southern IPM Hour webinar. ...
06/01/2026

🚨Upcoming Webinar 🚨

Join us this Wednesday, June 3, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET for our latest Southern IPM Hour webinar. We will hear from Dr. Rafia Khan from Texas A&M University about her ARDP research project, “Integrated pest management of European pepper moth.”

Register for the webinar at the link below! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mdFPE-xUT8q_CSxZj5WqbQ

05/28/2026

Take a look through our new This is IPM website!

This platform highlights the people, tools, and collaborative work that make Integrated Pest Management possible across agriculture, communities, and beyond.

Explore the site and learn more about the people and process of IPM: https://thisisipm.org/

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website: This is IPM!This new website highlights the people and process...
05/26/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website: This is IPM!

This new website highlights the people and process of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through collaboration, networking resources, visual information, and applied tools designed to support and connect the broader IPM community.

IPM plays an important role in agriculture, public spaces, homes, and communities by promoting practical, science-based pest management approaches that reduce risks to people, property, and the environment. This website serves as a space to explore the many dimensions of the IPM field and the individuals who make this work possible.

Follow This is IPM to learn more about the website!

Explore the site: https://thisisipm.org/

🚨Upcoming Webinar 🚨Join us on Wednesday, June 3, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET for our latest Southern IPM Hour webinar. We...
05/18/2026

🚨Upcoming Webinar 🚨

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET for our latest Southern IPM Hour webinar. We will hear from Dr. Rafia Khan from Texas A&M University about her ARDP research project, “Integrated pest management of European pepper moth.”

The European pepper moth is an invasive pest causing significant economic losses in nursery and greenhouse crops, and current management is limited by knowledge gaps. This multi-state project aims to improve IPM strategies by studying its distribution, crop preferences, environmental influences, and control options, ultimately reducing losses and supporting grower adoption of effective IPM management practices.

Visit the link below to register for the webinar!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mdFPE-xUT8q_CSxZj5WqbQ

Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, May 20 at 2 PM ET for a public webinar covering the dr...
05/16/2026

Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, May 20 at 2 PM ET for a public webinar covering the draft Fungicide Strategy. The strategy outlines practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species while providing flexibility for states and growers through a more efficient, science-based approach under ESA and FIFRA.

Register at the link below! 96ee8669-31bb-4904-af77-4b790c6186b0@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/96ee8669-31bb-4904-af77-4b790c6186b0@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7

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