IPM Innovation Lab

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

United States Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The IPM Innovation Lab raises the standard of living of people in developing countries by working with them to develop the best solutions to the agricultural challenges they face. In addition to reducing damage caused by pests and diseases, the program also deals with issues such as gender, health, nutrition, equitable use of resources, and agricultural education. For more details, visit our website: http://www.oired.vt.edu/ipmil/ and follow us on Twitter: @ipm_il

Invasive Species Spread: Mapping the Impacts of Climate Change from Space

The IPM Innovation Lab is helping build capacity in Nepal to monitor the spread of invasive species through satellite imaging.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Oct 29, 2021

Climate and Natural Resources

A group of people training with the Tanzanian Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)

Digital Engagement and Training Helps Increase Agro-Dealer and Farmer Knowledge on Integrated Pest Management in East Africa

A survey showed many farmers in Tanzania receive farming advice and information from agro-dealers.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Aug 19, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension

Graduate Students in Nepal Uncover the Impacts of Climate Change and Invasive Species Spread

An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Innovation Lab project graduated 27 students studying the impact of climate change and invasive species spread in Nepal.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Jul 27, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Education and Extension

a group of people stand in a field, their faces covered with masks. They are listening to a man who is giving them instruction in biocontrol.

Kenyan Farmers Find Hope in Fighting Fall Armyworm

In Kenya, the release of natural enemies against the fall armyworm is helping to increase yields and reduce labor time in the field.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Jun 08, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension Food Safety Resilience

Community business facilitator and plant doctor Kali Bhattarai conducting an orientation meeting with a women's group in the Dadeldhura district of Nepal.

Nepali Women Improve Inclusive Access to Inputs: Insights from the Field

Community business facilitators in Nepal are adding important value to the delivery of agricultural inputs, including integrated pest management technologies, to female farmers.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Apr 14, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension Gender

A group of farmers in Ethiopia meet with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Innovation Lab gender specialist Daniel Sumner.

Women and Gender in Development Conference: Lessons Learned

Virginia Tech's Women and Gender in Development Conference compelled Innovation Lab collaborators to explore the priorities, needs and challenges of men and women around the world in new ways.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Mar 26, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Gender

A farmer in Nepal assesses maize in her field.

Understanding GESI: Pathways to Inclusive Integrated Pest Management in Nepal

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) specialist Soma Rana discusses the journey — and challenges — to achieving equitable pest management in Nepal.

Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab

Mar 18, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension Gender

2020 Integrated Pest Management Research, Data and Findings: A Look Back

Despite 2020 being a challenging year, the IPM Innovation Lab has continued research on fall armyworm, Tuta absoluta , crop protection and other global topics.