Webinar Series

Focused on IPM - Explore the IPM Symposium Webinar Series

Merging science and business by offering the latest research, strategies and solutions, IPM Symposium is proud to announce a new webinar series organized jointly with the EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management.

Upcoming EPA Integrated Pest Management Webinars

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"A Sustainable Future for Pest Management in California with Sapna E. Thottathil

May 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

"A Sustainable Future for Pest Management in California with Sapna E. Thottathil

May 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

Dawn Gouge, Medical Entomology Professor & Public Health IPM Specialist
University of Arizona

Marcia Anderson, Ph.D.
EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management

School facility managers have found that IPM is a sustainable, proactive, and effective way to deal with a variety of pests. IPM saves them time, effort, and money while creating healthier learning environments for students. This webinar will highlight several IPM success stories from facility managers around the nation and provide EPA resources on IPM for schools.

"Reducing Pests in Schools with IPM with Dawn Gouge and Marcia Anderson"

January 28, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

"Reducing Pests in Schools with IPM with Dawn Gouge and Marcia Anderson"

January 28, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

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Biovigilant Research Supporting IPM Programs with Michelle Franklin & Paul Abrams

December 17, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CST

Biovigilant Research Supporting IPM Programs with Michelle Franklin & Paul Abrams

December 17, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CST

Dr. Michelle Franklin,
Research Scientist, Berry Entomology

Dr. Paul Abrams,
Research Scientist, Biological Control of Insect Pests

‘Biovigilance’ is a framework that can help to guide research supporting the development of IPM programs through various stages. Ongoing research on surveillance and control of two invasive insect pest species in British Columbia, Canada (the strawberry blossom weevil and Japanese Beetle) will be presented as case studies. These examples illustrate how research on IPM of invasive insect species can integrate diverse interdisciplinary research approaches and pest management tools and modalities to leverage understanding of insect biology and ecology in order to develop IPM programs for invasive pests.

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"IPM for Arborists and Foresters with Gary Lovallo and Marcia Anderson"

November 19, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

"IPM for Arborists and Foresters with Gary Lovallo and Marcia Anderson"

November 19, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

Gary Lovallo, Owner
Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC

Marcia Anderson, Ph.D.
EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management

Warren Buffet said, “Someone is sitting in shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Keeping trees healthy and free from pests using integrated pest management is a delicate science of both understanding tree species and the pests that are harming them. This webinar will provide information on common symptoms of unhealthy trees, options for treating the issues, and IPM-based tactics, including biopesticides, for controlling various key tree pests. We will focus on IPM approaches to maintenance and pest management for trees in urban, suburban, and park settings.

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"The Endangered Species Act & EPA: What's Changing and Why with Al Fournier"

October 15, 2024 | Recording Available

"The Endangered Species Act & EPA: What's Changing and Why with Al Fournier"

October 15, 2024 | Recording Available

Al Fournier, Associate Specialist in Entomology
University of Arizona

The Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up its commitment to ensure that pesticide labels are consistent with the protection of threatened and endangered (“listed”) species of animals and plants. Their new approach will impact end users of pesticides with new use mitigations and requirements put into place as EPA reviews all currently registered pesticides and conducts risk assessments to determine impacts on listed species. EPA has implemented a new requirement for users to consult online bulletins when required by the label, to determine any pesticide use limitations in specific to geographic areas where listed species may be impacted. This session will cover what’s changing, why, and how it will impact users of pesticides.

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"Understanding and Applying Integrated Pest Management Methods with Janet Hurley"

September 24, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

"Understanding and Applying Integrated Pest Management Methods with Janet Hurley"

September 24, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CDT

Janet Hurley, Senior Extension Program Specialist
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

This webinar will provide a broad overview of IPM in all its forms with contextual history. Pests are thieves that steal nutrients from plants, inject harmful viruses into our systems, and damage crops. Conversely, insects can be beneficial as they pollinate crops, but they can also be plentiful to the point of being a nuisance. One thing is certain – they are here to stay. Understanding that nature needs nurturing for both good and bad insects, this webinar will discuss finding that balance.

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"IPM in Affordable Housing with Susannah Krysko"

July 30, 2024 | Recording Available

"IPM in Affordable Housing with Susannah Krysko"

July 30, 2024 | Recording Available

Susannah Krysko, MS
StopPests in Housing
Northeastern IPM Center & NYS IPM Program

Affordable housing suffers from disproportionately high rates of pest infestations, resulting in high rates of asthma and allergies, and an increased risk of pesticide exposure from repeated applications or pesticide misuse.

A look back on symposia presentations and how they influenced our work in affordable housing, Susannah Krysko, MS, will explore the impact of the International IPM Symposium on technical assistance and training provided by The StopPests in Housing program, and in turn, the pest management practices at HUD-assisted housing sites across the country by facilitating an exchange of ideas, research findings, theories, obstacles, and successes.

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"Commercialization of a Biologic Product with John Brooke"

June 25, 2024 | Recording Available

"Commercialization of a Biologic Product with John Brooke"

June 25, 2024 | Recording Available

John Brooke, Director of Regulatory and Data
US Biologic

What do you do if your novel pest control method does not fit into any of the existing regulatory buckets?

As regulatory bodies become more aware of the need to acknowledge indirect effects of pest control methods, effective and environmentally sensitive approaches, like IPM, will become more relevant.

Dr. John Brooke will discuss specifically the recent commercialization of a wildlife biologic against Lyme disease and generally how companies with a breakthrough technology can unexpectedly struggle.

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"Nurturing Nature in New Ways to Manage Pests with Janet Hurley"

April 25, 2024 | Recording Available

"Nurturing Nature in New Ways to Manage Pests with Janet Hurley"

April 25, 2024 | Recording Available

Janet Hurley, Senior Extension Program Specialist
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Pests are thieves. They can steal nutrients from plants, inject harmful viruses in to our systems and can destroy acres of crops in a single night. Insects can be beneficial! They can pollinate, but they can also be plentiful to the point of being a nuisance. One thing is for sure - they are here to stay. Understanding that nature needs nurturing for both good and bad pests, this webinar will discuss finding that balance.

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