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IPM is a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture that focuses on managing insects, weeds and diseases through a combination of cultural, biological and chemical measures that are cost effective, environmentally sound and socially acceptable. This includes the responsible use of crop protection and plant biotech products.

If you find yourself reaching for cans of insect killer or other pesticides as your first step in managing garden problems, you should think again. Integrated Pest Management – or IPM – is a straightf

Information about managing pests of gardens and landscapes, from UC IPM.

Tomato Troubles – IPM Pest Advisories

(Promoted) Athena IPM (1 Gallon)

What is Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Slugs? Chemical baiting has been a powerful tool for controlling slugs in field crops, however there are many factors that affect a bait’s efficacy, and other negative effects for using excessive baits as the only tool for control. In addition there are now multiple slug species found in the Pacific Northwest, with different feeding strategies and environmental needs. In summary, there is no ‘single solution’ for controlling slug pests, which…

Greenhouse growers who propagate ornamentals know the importance of shielding delicate plants from all pests foreign and domestic. Beneficial biologicals, and beneficial nematodes in specific, can be useful as growers look to combat fungus gnats and other insidious pests such as thrips. They are small — barely visible without magnification — but can be effective […]

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Use this handy checklist to get ready for potato planting this spring.

This link should explain some of the diseases and pest you can experience if crop rotation is not practiced. #IPM - Integrated Pest Management