@article{mueller_iles_pilcher_sisson_magarey_adams_almodovar_alston_beauzay_bessin_et al._2025, title={Integrated pest management: state infrastructure status after 50 yr of Federal support (1973 to 2023)}, volume={16}, DOI={10.1093/jipm/pmaf016}, abstractNote={Abstract Integrated pest management uses a variety of tools coupled with historical, current, and projected information for economical pest protection of crops and other resources while accounting for risk to humans and the environment. Following the 1972 US Federal IPM Policy, funding for integrated pest management programming has continued for 50+ yr. However, multifaceted changes during this time have significantly affected state-level integrated pest management infrastructure, prompting a comprehensive survey to assess conditions, limitations, and growth potential of US integrated pest management programs. A survey was sent to 50 US states and 3 territories with integrated pest management programs in November 2022. Questions assessed integrated pest management-related staffing, funding, challenges, and other subjects. Information on invasive and emerging pests and barriers to providing integrated pest management to underserved populations was also requested. Results indicated 1,000+ integrated pest management specialists exist across state integrated pest management programs. integrated pest management programs involve diverse networks and stakeholders including university-based, federally funded, and society-based entities. The survey identified a clear need for a robust integrated pest management programmatic network containing trained multidisciplinary integrated pest management specialists to address the challenges caused by a changing climate, invasive species, pest and pesticide resistance, regulatory changes, and technological advances. A strong and collaborative group of integrated pest management specialists must be maintained and strengthened to address pressing and pervasive threats to food security and human health and wellbeing caused by existing, new, and emerging pests. A unified vision and stable support are needed to enhance and empower multistate integrated pest management programs, creating a national system so all can access the information, services, and tools for protection of health, home, and livelihood.}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Integrated Pest Management}, author={Mueller, Daren S and Iles, Laura C and Pilcher, Carol L and Sisson, Adam J and Magarey, Roger and Adams, Ryan and Almodovar, Wanda I and Alston, Diane and Beauzay, Patrick and Bessin, Ricardo and et al.}, year={2025}, month={Jan} }
 @article{walker_adams_seth-carley_2025, title={Prioritizing IPM training needs of North Carolina extension professionals: A Borich model needs assessment}, url={https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaf035}, DOI={10.1093/jipm/pmaf035}, abstractNote={Abstract In the United States, the Cooperative Extension System provides vital Integrated Pest Management (IPM) resources to stakeholders. Improved understanding of the IPM training needs of Extension agents serves as a resource for training development decisions. The purpose of this study was to use a Borich-style needs assessment to determine the IPM training needs of Extension professionals in North Carolina. The results of this study produced a prioritized list of IPM training needs based on 35 different IPM competencies covering six IPM categories: (i) Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, (ii) Prevention, Avoidance, Monitoring, and Suppression, (iii) Pest Identification, (iv) Pesticide Safety, (v) Pesticide Use, and (vi) Pollinators. Extension agent workshops and trainings should prioritize the top IPM training needs found in this study. The development of a new Extension agent onboarding IPM webinar and resource packet is also recommended to provide new Extension agents with baseline IPM technical knowledge.}, journal={Journal of Integrated Pest Management}, author={Walker, Tegan J and Adams, Ryan S and Seth-Carley, Danesha}, year={2025}, month={Jan} }