Signature Programs

Technology Supported Pest Management

This program provides tools and resources to coordinate the early detection of threats, research to develop more effective control tactics, and outreach to provide timely information for supporting management decisions

Protection of Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects

The Southern IPM Center collaborates and supports the North Central IPM Center’s Signature Program on Pollinators that protects pollinators and beneficial insects that consume pollen and nectar.

IPM Networking

IPM encompasses many settings, disciplines, and people, but this fact is not always apparent. This program aims to form a cohesive, harmonized, and collaborative IPM network.

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Friends of IPM Awards

Beginning in 2008, the Southern IPM Center has recognized Friends of IPM– those with extraordinary potential to contribute to research, extension, or implementation of IPM in the Southern region of the United States.  Those that are named “Friends of IPM” are given an award for their dedication and achievement.

Nominations open in August of each year and close in October.

SIPMC-Funded Projects

We provide funding for our annual Southern IPM Grants, Pest Management Strategic Plan and Crop Profile Workshop and Document Creation, and for the IPM Emergency Fund in between the grants cycle.

Click here to see the most recent funded projects.