Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6–7:15 p.m.
Virtual

Presenters: Dr. Hillary Peterson, Dr. Anna Wallingford

Cost: Sliding scale ($0 – $15)

Registration is required.

Greenhouse production includes many different growing systems, from high tunnels with living soil to highly controlled indoor environments. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) basic principles stay the same across different systems; however, how they are used can vary depending on many factors. This interactive webinar will cover the foundational principles of greenhouse IPM, including practical approaches to pest prevention, monitoring, and management techniques, including biocontrol, across different growing environments. Participants will also be encouraged to share questions and challenges that can help shape the follow-up webinar.

Dr. Hillary Peterson, Dr. Anna Wallingford

Dr. Hillary Peterson, Ph.D., is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. She works with growers, businesses, schools, and communities across Maine to develop practical, science-based pest management solutions and earned her Ph.D. in Entomology from Penn State University. 

Dr. Anna Wallingford is an entomologist with over 20 years of experience in fruit and vegetable systems, specializing in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). As a former researcher at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and New Hampshire’s Agricultural Experiment Station, she provides scientific expertise and a commitment to community-driven research as the director of the newly formed non-profit organization, New Hampshire Community Supported Research (nhcsr.org).

Contact

• Rebecca Gray, 207-356-1348, extension.gardening@maine.edu

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Rebecca Gray, extension.gardening@maine.edu, or 207-356-1348 by September 29.