Entomology, Department of
Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications
ORCID IDs
Mueller https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-3317
Sisson https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1223-5301
Burrows https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3765-0405
Ellsworth https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2485-0830
Farrar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1087-6415
Frank https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5217-9072
Hamby https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-2018
Hamilton https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7680-8047
Hanson https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5539-0486
Held https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9516-2034
Knodel https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0952-5893
Krupke https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3507-3210
Leppla https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0124-5048
Reay-Jones https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3691-4811
Rondon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7819-6934
Royer https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0912-7115
Sial https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5471-1818
Smith https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3436-3718
Szczepaniec https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9603-4533
Tooker https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9303-6699
Varenhorst https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6239-9860
Wright https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7543-7130
Zebelo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0372-7304
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
2025
Citation
Journal of Integrated Post Management (2025) 16(1): 28
doi: 10.1093/jipm/pmaf016
Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Entomological Society of America
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+ years. 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.
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Comments
Copyright 2025, the authors. Open access
License: CC BY-NC 4.0