Seven years ago bee populations were tumbling into decline, threatening a $130 million industry of northeastern cranberries and blueberries.
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“Climate change could lead to losses on a scale never before experienced.” Insurance Information Institute.
Late blight is the number one disease risk on 1.2 million acres of U.S. potatoes, and it’s a serious concern for growers of 400,000 acres of tomatoes.
Asian tiger mosquito, a striped beast that preys on humans during the day, has become the most important nuisance pest in many northeastern urban and suburban areas.
In a race against time, hairy vetch is rolled and crimped to form a weed-suppressing mat into which cash crops will be planted, decreasing herbicide use.
Through our Signature Programs, the Northeastern IPM Center promotes and funds integrated pest management for environmental, human health, and economic benefits.
