This is a slide show that introduces three insect pests and one disease which singly or together can destroy a zucchini crop (striped cucumber beetle, squash bug, squash vine borer, and powdery mildew). Trap crops and rogueing are suggested as control method strategies. Slides can be printed (and laminated) for field instruction.
These charts are meant to be used as a reference after showing how to mix and apply the pesticides in a hands-on workshop.
These charts are meant to be used as a reference after showing how to mix and apply the pesticides in a hands-on workshop.
These charts are meant to be used as a reference after showing how to mix and apply the pesticides in a hands-on workshop.
These charts are meant to be used as a reference after showing how to mix and apply the pesticides in a hands-on workshop.
This field or classroom workshop will introduce farmers to the principles of integrated pest management, with a focus on identification and options for management practices.
This is a short (9 slides) lesson on how and why to identify imported cabbageworms, with two control methods suggested for organic growers.
This guide can be used by trainers who want to assist pre-literate and/or English- as a second language-speaking farmers with including cover crops in vegetable production and other crop rotation schedules.
We worked with our local extension agent to put together accurate, useful, and accessible organic management options for the two most important pests on our farm: Mexican bean beetle and leaf hopper.
