IPM News and Related Stories

Cranberry Toad Bug: Life Cycle & Management
Recently the cranberry toad bug, Phylloscelis atra (Figure 1), has become a problematic pest of cranberries in New Jersey.  ((Read more)

MSU scientists study tie between insecticides, bee health
“Just mentioning bees and pesticides in the same sentence is sure to get a buzz,” said Angus Catchot, an entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. (Read more)

Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production - Plant Disease Scouting, ID and Management
What is that disease on my crop? Join us for a hands on scouting and identification exercise on Thursday, August 6 at Good Work Farm. Penn State Extension specialists will help you identify problems and effective organic disease management tools. Models for the Future farmers Anton and Lisa, from Good Work Farm, will also share their disease management techniques. (Read more)

Perennial Plant Conference
Friday, October 16, 2015 Lang Performing Arts Center, Swarthmore College
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