Resources Category: Pest Management

Find Pest Management resources from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, including guidance on pest prevention, control methods, and organic growing practices.

Squash Bug and Squash Vine Borer: Organic Controls

Squash bug and squash vine borer are major pests among cucurbits. This publication addresses organic control methods for these pests. The life cycles and characteristics of each pest are presented. Various levels and types of organically sanctioned controls are discussed. Row covers, cultural methods, and physical practices are also covered. Experimental controls, biological controls, and… Continue reading Squash Bug and Squash Vine Borer: Organic Controls

Sustainable Weed Management for Small and Medium-Scale Farms

Managing croplands according to nature’s principles will reduce weed problems on horticultural crops, or row crops, in small and medium-sized operations. Creativity is key to devising sustainable cropping systems that prevent weed problems. This publication discusses several strategies, both proactive and reactive, as alternatives to conventional tillage systems. Options include mulching, competition, crop rotations, and… Continue reading Sustainable Weed Management for Small and Medium-Scale Farms