Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 6–7:15 p.m.
Virtual

Presenters: Dr. Anna Wallingford and Dr. Hillary Peterson

Cost: Sliding scale ($0 – $15)

Registration is required.

Building on the foundational principles covered in “Greenhouse IPM Across Growing Systems”, this webinar will focus on specific pest management questions and real-world scenarios from Maine growers. We’ll explore practical solutions to common challenges, with discussion guided by questions submitted by participants. Attendees are encouraged to submit their IPM questions ahead of time. 1 Maine pesticide recertification credit.

Dr. Anna Wallingford

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). 

Dr. Hillary Peterson

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.

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.