Description

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and biological control (biocontrol) in the greenhouse are important to understand to conserve beneficial insects and reduce pesticide use. Biocontrol cannot be used effectively in greenhouses without a comprehensive understanding of IPM, which involves a diversity of control strategies, often for multiple pests, and an understanding of the effects of insecticides on pests and biocontrol agents.

Outline

 

1. Introduction to greenhouse management, Vera Krischik UMN 
2. EPA registered insecticides and compatibility with biocontrols, Julie Graesch, Bioworks
3. Installing bumblebees and implementing pollinator friendly management, Vera Krischik UMN 
4. Steps in implementing an IPM program, preventative and rescue treatments, Rachel Sporer, Biobest
5. Biofungicides for root disease, Carter Kent, Bioworks
6. Scouting and recognizing plant disease symptoms to optimize the timing of biopesticide applications, Carter Kent, Bioworks
7. Introduction to greenhouse pests, Marissa Schuh, UMN Regional Ext, Farmington, MN
8. Greenhouse, western flower, and chilli thrips and banker plants for Orius: ID, BC, insecticides, and management, Vera Krischik, UMN
9. Rome, Italy is besieged with pine tortoise scale from the US: Scale insects and management, Carrie Deans and Vera Krischik UMN
10. Management of greenhouse mites, Vera Krischik UMN 
11. Pesticide Storage Practices, Jolene Hendrix, UMN

Objectives

Learn how to identify pest insects, beneficial insects that exert biocontrol to control pests, and biorational insecticides that conserve beneficial insects.

Key Benefits

Reduce pesticide use, decrease risk of pesticide exposure to workers, production of plants free of harmful pesticides, and economic benefits from reduced pesticide use.