{"id":419,"date":"2020-07-10T14:33:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T14:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/?page_id=419"},"modified":"2026-05-08T20:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T20:25:02","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/nursery-ipm\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-header\">\n<p>The focus of this program is to provide timely updates on pest, disease, and weeds impacting commercial ornamental producers. The webinars will focus on the most important pests for a 2 week interval, will be recorded, and will be shared shortly thereafter with Spanish overdub (spoken word). The trap packages are in an effort to find grower led solutions for monitoring economically important pests throughout the multiple regions of New Jersey. Please consider joining this program for its inaugural year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Site visit to your ornamental nursery\/farm from Rutgers agents<\/li>\n<li>Delivered printed IPM resources (Guides, factsheets, bulletins)<\/li>\n<li>Free pheromone &amp; sticky trap kit + guidance on setup\/monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Access to live bi-weekly webinars (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li>Every Second and Fourth, Tuesday, April through September<\/li>\n<li>Webinars will be recorded \u2013 posted later with Spanish overdub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program is free, however registration is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-header\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/rutgers.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/pW0joHlbTdqd71lMXL9f6Q#\/registration\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n<div>\n<p>Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent &#8211; Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate &#8211; Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent &#8211; Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.<\/p>\n<p>Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.<\/p>\n<p>Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey &#8211; Ornamental Crops 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer &#8211; Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents.\u00a0Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed\u00a0applicators.\u200b<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">PESTICIDE USE DISCLAIMER<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">THE LABEL IS THE LAW<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">This\u00a0document\u00a0is\u00a0not intended for homeowners.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations\u00a0and considerations given\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">herein<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">are\u00a0designed to<\/span><\/b><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">be\u00a0specific to the state of New Jersey<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">, even\u00a0though it\u00a0may be\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">broadly applicable<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0across multiple geographic areas.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">A pesticide applicator is legally<\/span><\/b><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">bound by the labeling found on and with the pesticide container in their possession. Before using\u00a0a pesticide, check and always follow the labeling<\/span><\/b><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">distributed with the product at the point of sale for legally enforceable rates and restrictions.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">This\u00a0document\u00a0is intended to\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">facilitate<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0decision-making<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">and provide a visual reference for practitioners when scouting for ornamental pests. This\u00a0document\u00a0is not a substitute for pesticide labeling. This document<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">is not a substitute for pest scouting and monitoring.\u00a0The proper choice of\u00a0pesticide is\u00a0the individual\u00a0private or commercial pesticide<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">applicator\u2019s\u00a0responsibility.\u00a0It is a violation of Federal law to use any registered pesticide product in a\u00a0manner\u00a0inconsistent with its labeling.\u00a0Read,<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">understand, and follow\u00a0the label before applying any pesticide.\u00a0New Jersey\u00a0notes:\u00a0Private and commercial applicators must be certified AND\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">possess<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">valid applicator license to make applications or supervise the use of ANY* EPA-registered pesticide (*as required NJAC 7:30; limited exemptions exist). Only<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">certified applicators\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">possessing<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a valid New Jersey applicator license may\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">purchase<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0restricted\u00a0use\u00a0pesticides\u00a0(RUPs).\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">Pursuant to<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0NJ S1016, neonicotinoids<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">can only be applied in\u00a0agricultural settings. Commercial applications in outdoor, non-agricultural settings (<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">i.e.<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0landscapes)\u00a0is\u00a0prohibited, with no pest-<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">specific exceptions, as of the printing of this document.\u00a0In addition to the pesticide\u00a0chemistries and Mode of Action (<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">MoA<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">)\u00a0listed in this\u00a0document, others<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">may be\u00a0commercially available.\u00a0It\u00a0is\u00a0understood\u00a0that no discrimination is\u00a0intended\u00a0and no endorsement by Rutgers Cooperative Extension is implied.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">THE LABEL IS THE LAW<\/span><\/b><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The focus of this program is to provide timely updates on pest, disease, and weeds impacting commercial ornamental producers. 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