SARE Releases Fact Sheet on Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels Link: sare.org/Newsroom/Press-Releases/Pest-Management-for-Sustainable-Season-Extension Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education has released a new fact sheet, Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, that shows how beneficial insects can protect crops in season-extending structures and enhance the sustainability of your operation. SARE-funded researchers at Cornell University found that with a combination of controls, greenhouse and high tunnel pests could be managed effectively and, in some cases, eradicated. Highlights of 23 New York case studies include the development of an effective combination of parasitic wasps to eradicate an aphid infestation on winter greens and peppers. And predatory mites used in conjunction with minute pirate bugs helped eradicate thrips on cucumbers. The fact sheet includes an introduction to biological control, along with colorful photos that can be used to identify pests and their associated crop damage. It also provides specific how-to information on scouting for pests, along with detailed release information, including optimal temperature, quantity of natural enemies, and timing of release relative to pest populations. The fact sheet is available online.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:17:21 +0000
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