Spider mites have emerged and Stilt Bugs? That’s a new one for me. Plus a discussion on weed management strategies around building sites and organic herbicides.
Resources Category: Pest, Weed, and Disease Management
Discover effective organic methods for pest, weed, and disease management. Learn sustainable techniques to protect your crops without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Netting for Physical IPM of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Article for integrated pest management of invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Sustainable Pest and Soil Health Management for Sweet Potato Production
Seeds, Cicadas, Drought, and More!
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!
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!
Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
On this episode of The Acres U.S.A Podcast, hosted by Taylor Henry, we dive into sustainable farming, regenerative practices, and the intricacies of using herbicides in organic farming. Guest Steve Diver shares his extensive experience in horticulture and organic farming, highlighting the importance of cultural practices and cover crops in weed control. The discussion covers… Continue reading Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
How Can Herbicides Be Used in Organic Farming Systems?
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.
PSU Extension: History and Evolution of Organic Pest Management
This Spanish-language presentation by Maria Gorgo-Simcox of Penn State Extension covers the history and evolution of Integrated Pest Management including the concept of bioaccumulation. Gorgo-Simcox defines the “pest” in IPM before discussing the various cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical controls that are in an organic growers toolbox for managing those pests.