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  NEW ELECTRONIC SOURCE FOR IPM INFORMATION
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     (22 March 1994 --- An earlier version of this information may have 
come across your screen. The following message does contain some new 
material, though it may be repetitious in part--please excuse that.)

     IPMnet is "up," operating, and available on-line 24 hours a day 
offering individuals and institutions worldwide a free source of globally 
vital Integrated Pest Management information.
     This purpose-designed network, a joint effort of the Consortium for 
International Crop Protection (CICP) and the National Biological Impact 
Assessment Program (NBIAP) of the USA, was launched as an Internet-based 
bulletin board in late 1993 to provide researchers, extensionists, 
technical specialists, and producers--as well as others who may be 
interested--with current international IPM information. It is also 
structured to create a world-wide discussion and debate forum for 
strengthening and fostering IPM.
     IPMnet offers nearly instantaneous, round-the-clock access to an 
increasing selection of IPM special reports, issues of the IPMnet NEWS, 
issues of RESISTANT PEST MANAGEMENT, technical information resources, a 
forum, and databases. The intent is to assemble and disseminate global 
information that will support not only IPM extension, research and 
teaching, but technology implementation, and policy development.
     There is NO subscription fee, cost, or restriction to use IPMnet, 
other than for using Internet. IPMnet's co-sponsors want to provide 
information and services to as wide and varied a constituency as feasible. 
The only usage requirements are that: 1.) first-time contacts complete a 
brief registration form indicating professional interests and expertise, 
and, 2.) IPMnet users adopt a willingness to interact with others in the 
network. The professional profiles of IPMnet participants will help build 
an expertise database that can become a useful component of the 
network. 
     To connect with IPMnet via Internet, use any of several communication 
programs or links and select or key in:
          <telnet>
then, at the prompt, key in:
          <cicp.biochem.vt.edu> and follow the on-screen prompts that will 
appear. In situations without access to telnet, contact CICP for a hard 
copy of IPMnet registration form as well as to place a name/address on a 
list for future receipt of a hard copy of the IPMnet NEWS (if/when funds 
can be found to support printing and mailing costs).
          -> CICP, Cornell University, NYAES, Geneva, NY 14456-0462, USA; 
           * voice: 01-315-787-2252 * fax: 01-315-787-2276.
           * e!mail: cicp@cornell.edu
     IPMnet's co-sponsors believe that the bulletin board concept of global 
electronic information has great potential, but only if the community 
served participates. For IPMnet to fulfill its envisioned potential, 
individuals, plus international and national organizations need to 
actively take part in using and cooperatively supporting this initiative. 
That means sharing--as well as seeking--information, offering opinions, and 
providing guidance. Any existing IPM-related databases or reports that 
could be shared with the international IPM community would be most welcome 
at IPMnet.      
     Also, the IPMnet NEWS is highly receptive to running a variety of 
articles relating to IPM--with full author credit. Research summaries, 
actual application procedures and results, technical studies, impediments, 
successes, and opinions are all welcome. (Contact particulars follow). 
     IPMnet eventually will provide institutions and individuals with 
access to a body of information that could be difficult and expensive to 
collect through other means. Beyond functioning as an information resource, 
IPMnet is also an effective channel for contacting others working on the 
same problems, and it can serve as a locator for finding specialized 
equipment or materials.
     The co-sponsoring organizations invite your participation in IPMnet as 
well as suggestion for its improvement. The goal is to collectively support 
and strengthen IPM around the world and generate a positive force for 
global benefit. Please consider participating if not already registered, 
feel free to share this message with colleagues, or excuse this 
communication if you/your organization has already joined IPMnet.

                For the co-sponsors,
                                        --A.E. Deutsch
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| E-mail: <deutscha@bcc.orst.edu>                            |
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| IPMnet NEWS                     (A.E. Deutsch, editor)     |
| c/o Integrated Plant Protection Center                     |
| Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2915, USA     |
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| Fax: 01-503-737-3080   Direct voice line: 01-503-737-6275  |                         |
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