Since 1973 I have been an applied tree fruit entomologist at the NYSAES with a primary focus on research on insect and mite pests of apples and pears and a second emphasis on extension outreach to stakeholders involved with these commodities throughout the state. In 2005 I also became director of Cornell`s Pesticide Management Education Program. The primary mission of this program is to educate all segments of society in NY state about the role of pesticides in managing all types of pests, and procedures for the proper use and application of these materials. In addition the program provides educational programs, training, and manuals for certification of pesticide applicators throughout NY state.