The Penn-Del IPM
group is involved in research on various ornamental pests. We use
on the ground data, weather reports and visual inspections to monitor
pests in the southeast region of Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.
We have a database comprised of over 12 years of monitoring data.
1. Ornamental
Pest Report: This report correlates the activity of landscape and nursery
insect and mite pests to GDD (growing degree days) and plant phenology
life stages. This report is available through subscription starting
March 1 to the end of October.
Ornamental
Pest Report Subscription Form in PDF Format
2. Developed
a series of IPM publications for consumer/commercial clientele called
"Creating Healthy Landscapes". There are 9 in all and can
be viewed and printed under the Fact Sheet
link.
3. Develop/conduct
educational workshops/conferences to disseminate current ornamental
IPM research in collaboration with ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)
and professional grounds and management societies.