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Integrated Pest Management

Welcome to University of Idaho Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center. Our goal is to provide educational information and resources for the pest management needs of Idaho. We strive to help the people of Idaho reduce risks to human health, the environment and the economy caused by pests and pest management practices.

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What is IPM?

IPM is an approach to pest management that allows managers to make informed decisions in selecting from a wide variety of pest control techniques and tools. Knowledge concerning pest life cycles and their interaction with their host and environment is used to determine which management tactics will be most effective while also being both economically and environmentally conscious.

Meet our people

The Extension Implementation Program is a statewide effort, run by a team of faculty and staff in collaboration with stakeholders, led by Erik Wenninger, professor and Extension specialist. This program aims to provide Idahoans with the tools and information necessary to implement integrated pest management programs in systems ranging from large-scale agricultural production to homes and gardens.

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  • Erik Wenninger

    Professor and Extension Specialist in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

  • Desireè Wickwar

    Extension Program Manager in Integrated Pest Management

  • Albert Adjesiwor

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Weed Science

  • Kasia Duellman

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology

  • Armando Falcon-Brindis

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Entomology

  • Patrick Hatzenbuehler

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Economics

  • Jennifer Jensen

    Extension Educator in Sustainable Farms, Horticulture and Nursery Crops

  • Nora Olsen

    Professor and Extension Specialist in Potato and Horticulture

  • Ron Patterson

    Extension Educator in Agriculture and Horticulture

  • Mark Schwarzläender

    Acting Department Head and Professor; Associate Director of Center for Research on Invasive Species

  • Brad Stokes

    Extension Educator in Horticulture and Entomology

  • Jason Thomas

    Extension Educator in Entomology

  • Andres “Andy” West

    Extension Educator in Horticulture

  • James Woodhall

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology