In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more! Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show!
Resources Category: Pest Management
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Entendiendo los diferentes métodos de control de plagas (Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control)
This presentation by Raúl E. Lemus Garza, Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control, reinforces and dives deeper into some of the IPM concepts laid out in IPM Basics, including the concept of threshold levels, pest scouting, and options for cultural, mechanical, and biological control as alternatives to chemical controls. This presentation is in Spanish only.
Growing Organic Vegetables in Iowa
Organic production and consumption has increased over the past 20 years. Learn how to raise organic vegetables – including strategies for composting, pest management, and disease management.
Organic Materials Review Institute
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) supports organic integrity by developing clear information and guidance about materials, so that producers know which products are appropriate for organic operations. OMRI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides an independent review of products, such as fertilizers, pest controls, livestock health care products, and numerous other inputs that… Continue reading Organic Materials Review Institute
Organic Management of Flea Beetles
Flea beetles are common garden pests found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Flea beetle feeding on plants in the Brassicaceae and Solanaceae families can scar foliage and potato tubers, leading to reduced marketable yields and potential total crop loss. This publication introduces growers to current organic management options, including cultural control techniques such as trap crops,… Continue reading Organic Management of Flea Beetles
Tipsheet: Organic Pest Management
Tipsheet on managing pests in organic crop production
Cucumber Beetles: Organic and Biorational Integrated Pest Management
Cucumber beetles are present throughout the United States and cause serious damage to cucurbit crops. Overwintering adult insects cause feeding damage on young plants, larvae in the soil feed on plant roots and second-generation adults cause feeding damage on plant leaves, blossoms and fruits. Adult insects transmit bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus. Organic and… Continue reading Cucumber Beetles: Organic and Biorational Integrated Pest Management
Flea Beetle: Organic Control Options
This publication focuses on organic control of flea beetles, one of the more serious vegetable crop pests. Cultural and biological options are discussed along with alternative pesticidal materials.