Highlights of Special Projects Grants
Highlights of 2004 Special Projects
- 2004 Onion Iris Yellow Spot Virus - Emerging IPM Issue
- Travel Support to Present Poster on Protection of Threatened and Endangered Species
- IPM: Connecting Practices, Priorities, and Strategic Directions - A Workshop Proposal
2004 Onion Iris Yellow Spot Virus - Emerging IPM Issue
P.I.: Howard Schwartz, Colorado
Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) and its thrips vector are serious threats to sustainable and profitable onion production in the western United States. This grant provided funding for field research and data generation to support future grant activities and to support IR-4 and EPA labeling for novel reduced risk biopesticides that showed promise in an earlier study in Colorado. Final Report (PDF*)
Travel Support to Present Poster on Protection of Threatened and Endangered Species
P.I.: Allen White, Texas
This grant supported attendance and presentation of a poster at the International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, held in Hawaii. The poster was intended to inform the pesticide community and government agencies of a recent document by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service providing recommendations for pesticide applications that involve endangered species, migratory birds, and national wildlife refuges. Final Report (PowerPoint)
IPM: Connecting Practices, Priorities, and Strategic Directions - A Workshop Proposal
P.I.: Ray William, Oregon
This grant funded a workshop held in conjunction with the annual Western Coordinating Committee 69 to connect IPM practices, priorities, and strategic directions within crop to ecosystem scales in collaboration between professionals and stakeholders. Final Report (PDF*)
Highlights of 2005 Special Projects
- Distribution of the Montana State University Museum IPM Starter Kit in Montana and Wyoming
- New Emerging Pest in the Pacific Northwest - Potato Tuber Moth: Biology and Biological Options for Management
- Promoting Green Manure Control of Cyst Nematodes in Sugar Beets
Distribution of the Montana State University Museum IPM Starter Kit in Montana and Wyoming
P.I.: Will Lanier, Montana
Support for distribution and evaluation of a Museum Starter Kit to help museum staff and volunteers select and integrate pest control strategies into their museum operation. The kit contains insect identification aids, monitoring tools, a 15-minute video summarizing general museum IPM concepts, and instructions on how to access Montana State University diagnostic services.
Final Report (PDF*)New Emerging Pest in the Pacific Northwest - Potato Tuber Moth: Biology and Biological Options for Management
P.I.: Silvia Rondon, Oregon
Support for research to 1) determine potato tuber moth overwintering stages, locations, and lengths and to determine hosts used for oviposition, overwintering, and feeding; 2) assess potato tuber moth parasitoids and predators; and 3) communicate with industry extensively about this pest.
Final Report (PDF*)Promoting Green Manure Control of Cyst Nematodes in Sugar Beets
P.I.: Dennis Searle, Idaho
Support for promotion of green manure control of cyst nematodes in sugar beets. 90 acres of green manure were planted in Idaho and Oregon, and growers attended field days to learn how the crop is planted, managed, and incorporated. Progress Report (PDF*)
Highlights of 2006 Special Projects
- Arizona Cotton Production Pesticide Use
- Promoting Green Manure Control of Cyst Nematodes in Sugar Beets
Arizona Cotton Production Pesticide Use
P.I.: Paul Baker, Arizona
Support to obtain, prepare, and distribute the 2004 Arizona cotton production pesticide use data. Pesticide use data is an essential component in tracking IPM practices, strategies, and research. Final Report (PDF*)
Promoting Green Manure Control of Cyst Nematodes in Sugar Beets
P.I.: Dennis Searle, Idaho
Support for continued promotion of green manure control of cyst nematodes in sugar beets. 90 acres of green manure were planted in different growing areas, but this time growers were brought individually to the green manure fields and shown the process. Final Report (PDF*)
Highlights of 2007 Special Projects
- Pest Prevention by Design: Guidelines and Training Center Meeting
- Screening Germplasm for Tuber Resistance to Potato Tuberworm
- A New Pest of Ornamentals in the Western United States: Development of Management Strategies
Pest Prevention by Design: Guidelines and Training Center Meeting
P.I.: Vernard Lewis, California
Support to hold a meeting of stakeholders 1) to discuss framework and criteria necessary for pest prevention during the design phase of new buildings and remodeling efforts for existing buildings; and 2) to develop a proposal to fund creation of a set of guidelines on pest prevention by design and to fund planning for a demonstration and training center in California. Final Report (PDF*)
Screening Germplasm for Tuber Resistance to Potato Tuberworm
P.I.: Silvia Rondon, Oregon
Funds for laboratory and field screening of potato germplasm directed at potato tuberworm resistance. Final Report (PDF*)
A New Pest of Ornamentals in the Western United States: Development of Management Strategies
P.I.: Hanu Pappu, Washington
Funds to determine the host range and genetic diversity of the Streptocarpus flower break virus (SFBV) to help the nursery and landscape industry in devising management programs to reduce the spread and impact of the virus.
Highlights of 2008 Special Projects
- Multiple-day Flights by Bemisia tabaci Alter Dispersal Perceptions
- A Series of IPM Workshops for Turfgrass Managers in Hawaii
- Development of Acoustic Methods for Detecting Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Guam
Multiple-day Flights by Bemisia tabaci Alter Dispersal Perceptions
PI: David Byrne, Arizona
Funds to complete a data set on multiple-day flight patterns of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). Final Report (PDF*) Photo (PDF*)
A Series of IPM Workshops for Turfgrass Managers in Hawaii
PI: James Brosnan, Hawaii
Support to develop a series of turfgrass IPM workshops to meet the needs of stakeholders in the Western Region. Final Report (PDF*)
Development of Acoustic Methods for Detecting Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Guam
PI: Aubrey Moore, Guam
Funding to test the feasibility of using acoustic methods to detect adult coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB), Oryctes rhinoceros, boring into the crowns of coconut trees. Final Report (PDF*)
Highlights of 2009 Special Projects
- School Integrated Pest Management -- A Change Agent Practicum
- Western Region Conservation Biological Control (CBC) Short Course and Tour -- Biodiversity that Works
- Preventing Ticks on Pets in and around Residences to Reduce the Incidence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on San Carlos Apache & White Mountain Apache Reservations
School Integrated Pest Management -- A Change Agent Practicum
PI: Dawn Gouge, Arizona
Funding for practicum to inform state and tribal officials about pest management strategies in schools. Final Report (PDF*)
Western Region Conservation Biological Control (CBC) Short Course and Tour -- Biodiversity that Works
PI: Rex Dufour, National Center for Appropriate Technology, California
Funding for tour to help inform regional and local decision-makers,
farm loan officials, regulators, and food industry buyers about the importance of
conservation biological control to farmers and consumers.
Preventing Ticks on Pets in and around Residences
to Reduce the Incidence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on San Carlos Apache
and White Mountain Apache Reservations
PI: Sabrina Tuttle, Arizona
Funding for educational outreach to San Carlos Apache and White Mountain Apache
Reservations in Arizona to increase practices to prevent ticks.
